Natural Hazard Risks in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Population: 22.5M
Dhaka faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from wildfires (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Hazard Risk Overview
Wildfire Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 0
- •High risk rating for Dhaka based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Hurricane Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 1
- •High risk rating for Dhaka based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •1 events on record in proximity
- •Within the hurricane strike zone
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 6
- •High risk rating for Dhaka based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •16 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Extreme Heat Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 2
- •High risk rating for Dhaka based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •2 events on record in proximity
- •History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures
Earthquake Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 10
- •Moderate risk rating for Dhaka based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •3 events on record in proximity
- •1 event(s) in the last 12 months
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