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Rupsa (Khulna)

Local Gov

A river-port upazila on the eastern bank of the Rupsa opposite Khulna city, the most urban-linked and relatively better-off part of the district.

Wealth rank 427/452 (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

water Fronting the tidal Rupsa river, the upazila contends with the district's brackish, salinity-influenced surface water that complicates freshwater supply. So what: Local water sources require salinity management in the dry season. Source: Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE)
climate disaster Low riverside land near the port exposes Rupsa to tidal flooding and waterlogging. So what: Periodic inundation affects riverside settlements and yards. Source: Bangladesh Water Development Board

Probable solutions

Deploy piped desalinated supply and pond-sand filters for affected communities. Responsible: Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) · policy proposal
Maintain and raise riverside embankments and improve drainage. Responsible: Bangladesh Water Development Board · policy proposal