5
High
Drought Risk in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 1
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Dhaka based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- 1 events on record in proximity
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - China (2022-09-06)
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
Dhaka is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How Dhaka Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Dhaka
Drought - China
September 5, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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Earthquake Risk in Dhaka
Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Dhaka
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Dhaka
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Dhaka
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Dhaka
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Dhaka
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Dhaka
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Dhaka
Score: 9/10
High Wind Risk in Dhaka
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Dhaka
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Kathmandu, Nepal
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Yangon, Myanmar
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Delhi, India
Score: 5/10
How this data is built
Dhaka, Bangladesh drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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