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Research Motivation Gradual filling up of flood plains, rivers, canals and other water bodies with rapid urbanization will aggravate the water logging over time. More erratic rainfall and increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events with climate change may further worsen Dhaka's flood vulnerability in the future. ■This study will provide local decision-makers an effective planning approach to minimize the damage from urban flooding. Presentation Topics Geographic coverage Study components and collaborators - Future scenarios Hydrological Modeling Illustrative Example: Central Dhaka Flood vulnerability at ward level Current climate adaptation deficit Climate change effects Cost-Benefit comparison Message to policy makers Complementary flood mitigation measures Potential use of the study 08/12/2016 3
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