Sea-Level Rise And Storm Surges: A Comparative Analysis Of Impacts In Developing Countries

Dasgupta, Susmita; Laplante, Benoı̂t; Murray, Siobhan; Wheeler, David

doi:10.1596/1813-9450-4901

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“…Using six indicators, Dasgupta et al (2009) [7] assess the impact of SLR on 84 coastal developing countries. Considering the use of land, population, gross domestic product, urban extent, agricultural extent and impacted wetlands, they demonstrate that Vietnam, with one meter of SLR, ranks among the top five most-impacted countries [7]. Additionally, the World Bank [8] ranks Vietnam among the 12 World Bank client countries most at risk from sea level rise due to climate change.…”

Section: Coastal Flooding In the Red River Deltamentioning

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Risks of Coastal Storm Surge and the Effect of Sea Level Rise in the Red River Delta, Vietnam

Neumann¹,

Emanuel

Ravela

et al. 2015

Sustainability

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This paper considers the impact of sea level rise and storm surge on the Red River delta region of Vietnam. Permanently inundated lands and temporary flood zones are analyzed by combining sea level rise scenarios for 2050 with simulated storm surge levels for the 100-year event. Our analysis finds that sea level rise through 2050 could increase the effective frequency of the current 100-year storm surge, which is associated with a storm surge of roughly five meters, to once every 49 years. Approximately 10% of the Hanoi region's GDP is vulnerable to permanent inundation due to sea level rise, and more than 40% is vulnerable to periodic storm surge damage consistent with the current 100-year storm. We conclude that coastal adaptation measures, such as a planned retreat from the sea, and construction of a more substantial seawall and dike system, are needed to respond to these threats.

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Section: Coastal Flooding In the Red River Deltamentioning

confidence: 99%

Risks of Coastal Storm Surge and the Effect of Sea Level Rise in the Red River Delta, Vietnam

Neumann¹,

Emanuel

Ravela

et al. 2015

Sustainability

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“…The generalized assumption is that dwellings located in higher grounds are less likely to be affected by storm surges [47]. After analysing the DEM, it was found that the average elevation of the dwellings is only 3.5 m [46].…”

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Living with the Risks of Cyclone Disasters in the South-Western Coastal Region of Bangladesh

Mallick¹,

2017

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Abstract:Bangladesh is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. Cyclone disasters that affect millions of people, destroy homesteads and livelihoods, and trigger migration are common in the coastal region of Bangladesh. The aim of this article is to understand how the coastal communities in Bangladesh deal with the continuous threats of cyclones. As a case study, this study investigates communities that were affected by the Cyclone Sidr in 2007 and Cyclone Aila in 2009, covering 1555 households from 45 coastal villages in the southwestern region of Bangladesh. The survey method incorporated household based questionnaire techniques and community based focus group discussions. The pre-event situation highlights that the affected communities were physically vulnerable due to the strategic locations of the cyclone shelters nearer to those with social supreme status and the location of their houses in relatively low-lying lands. The victims were also socio-economically vulnerable considering the high rate of illiteracy, larger family size, no ownership of land, and extreme poverty. They were mostly day labourers, farmers, and fishermen. Post-event situation reveals that the victims' houses and livelihoods were severely damaged or destroyed. Most victims were forced to shift their occupations (e.g., from farmers to fishermen), and many became unemployed. They also became heavily dependent on micro-credits and other forms of loans. A significant number of people were displaced and migrated to large urban agglomerations in search of livelihoods to maintain their families back in the affected villages. Migration was primarily undertaken as an adaptation strategy.

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“…To be specific, four Philippine cities -San Jose, Manila, Roxas, and Cotabato -are among the top 10 cities in the East Asia/Pacific region most vulnerable to the climate-related impacts of intensified storm surges and sea-level rise [Dasgupta et al, 2009].…”

Section: Indicators On the Impact On The Environment And Climatementioning

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Sustainable Consumption and Production in the Philippines

Romana¹

2017

Sustainable Asia

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Sea-Level Rise And Storm Surges: A Comparative Analysis Of Impacts In Developing Countries

Cited by 79 publications

References 13 publications

Risks of Coastal Storm Surge and the Effect of Sea Level Rise in the Red River Delta, Vietnam

Risks of Coastal Storm Surge and the Effect of Sea Level Rise in the Red River Delta, Vietnam

Living with the Risks of Cyclone Disasters in the South-Western Coastal Region of Bangladesh

Sustainable Consumption and Production in the Philippines

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