9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 6
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Dhaka based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- 16 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Floods - Bangladesh (2020-08-11)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Dhaka is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Dhaka Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Dhaka
Floods - Bangladesh
August 10, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Bangladesh
September 6, 2011 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Bangladesh
August 8, 2011 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Bangladesh
July 8, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Bangladesh
August 16, 2011 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Dhaka
Score: 9/10
Hurricane 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
Drought Risk in Dhaka
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Dhaka
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Dhaka
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Kathmandu, Nepal
Score: 5/10
Flood Risk in Yangon, Myanmar
Score: 5/10
Flood Risk in Delhi, India
Score: 9/10
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