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Kathalia (Jhalokati)

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A southern Jhalokati upazila threaded by the Bishkhali and other tidal rivers, agrarian and trade-based with low-lying, flood-prone ground.

Wealth rank 177/452 (1 = poorest upazila)

Indicators: Meta RWI (HDX); ERA5-Land; MODIS; Sentinel-5P; VIIRS night-lights; GHSL; Hansen v1.11; CHIRPS v2.0. Exposure: GloFAS v2.1, FABDEM, MODIS LST, ACAG PM2.5, WorldPop 2020.

Problems and issues

climate disaster A low-lying tidal-river tract prone to monsoon flooding, tidal surge and waterlogging of its canals and orchards. So what: Recurrent flooding and surge damage crops, homes and trade. Source: Department of Disaster Management
water Communities depend on tidal channels with relatively little permanent surface water, exposed to siltation and downstream salinity creep. So what: Tidal salinity and contamination threaten safe drinking water. Source: Department of Public Health Engineering
poverty Mean Relative Wealth Index is -0.121 (national rank 177 of 452, fourth decile), reflecting an agrarian, small-river-trade economy. So what: Modest incomes limit households' ability to recover from flood losses. Source: Meta Data for Good Relative Wealth Index (HDX)

Probable solutions

Re-excavate silted tidal channels and upgrade sluice and drainage control to reduce flooding and waterlogging. Responsible: Bangladesh Water Development Board · Bangladesh Water Development Board
Expand pond-sand filters and rainwater harvesting to secure safe drinking water against tidal salinity and contamination. Responsible: Department of Public Health Engineering · Department of Public Health Engineering