This document discusses the application of remote sensing in disaster management in Bangladesh. It outlines the types of natural and man-made disasters that occur in Bangladesh, including cyclones, floods, droughts and pandemics. It describes how remote sensing can be used for hazard mapping, early warning systems, monitoring of volcanoes and landslides, wildfire detection and disaster response and recovery efforts. Specific examples of remote sensing applications for cyclone and flood management in Bangladesh are provided.

1. MD NAZMUL HOSSAIN
ENV 06805215
STAMFORD UNIVERSITY BANGLADESH
Application of Remote sensing on Disaster management in Bangladesh .
MD NAZMUL HOSSAIN
ENV 06805215
STAMFORD UNIVERSITY BANGLADESH

2. COURSE TEACHER: ABDULLAH ALL NAYEEM
STAMFORD UNIVERSITY,BANGLADESH.
ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
CORUSE REMOTE SENSING
DATE:28/07/2020

3. Types of Disaster
Natural Disasters
 Geophysical (e.g. Earthquakes, Landslides, Tsunamis
and Volcanic Activity)
 Hydrological (e.g. Avalanches and Floods)
 Climatological (e.g. Extreme Temperatures, Drought
and Wildfires) Meteorological (e.g. Cyclones and
Storms/Wave Surges)
 Biological (e.g. Disease Epidemics and Insect/Animal
Plagues)
Man-Made Disasters
 Environmental Degradation
 Pollution
 Accidents (e.g. Industrial, Technological and Transport
usually involving the production, use or transport of
hazardous materials)

4.  Food Insecurity
 Epidemics
 Armed Conflicts
 Displaced Populations
According to IRRC these Complex Emergencies are
typically characterized by :
 Extensive Violence
 Displacements of Populations
 Loss of Life
 Widespread Damage to both Societies and Economies
 Need for Large-scale, Humanitarian Assistance across
Multiple Agencies
 Political and Military Constraints which impact or
prevent Humanitarian Assistance
 Increased Security Risks for Humanitarian Relief
Workers
Complex Emergencies

5. Pandemic Emergencies
Ebola
Zika
Avian Flu
Cholera
Dengue Fever
Malaria
Yellow Fever
Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19)

6. Hazard mapping
Landslide early warning
Volcano and land subsidence monitoring
 Wildfire early detection and control
Glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) early
warning in Bhutan
 Response to the 2011 Great East Japan
Earthquake.
Application of Remote sensing on Disaster
management IN BANGLADESH

7. Major Disasters in Bangladesh
Cyclone
Floods
Droughts
Tornado

8. Disasters over last 15 years in Bangladesh
Year Disaster Death
1987 Flood 1657
1988 Flood 1517
1988 Cyclone 5704
1989 Drought 800
1991 Cyclone 138,868
1994 Cyclone -
1996 Tornade 545
1997 Cyclone 550
1998 Flood 918
1999 Flood 15
2000 Flood 36
2002 Flood -
2003 Flood 104

10. Remote sensing

11. The use of remote sensing in disasters management
Disaster Prevention
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Response / Relief
Disaster Recovery

13. Disaster Response / Relief
Rescue
Relocation
Provision Food and Water
Provision Emergency Health
Care
Prevention of Disease and
Disability
Repairing Vital Services e.g.
Telecommunications, Transport
Provision Temporary Shelter

14. Rebuilding Infrastructure
e.g. Homes, Schools,
Hospitals, Roads
Health Care and
Rehabilitation
Development Activities
e.g. building human
resources for health
Development Policies and
Practices to avoid or
mitigate similar situations
in future
Disaster Recovery