Abstract
The severe tropical Cyclone Yaas hit on 26 May 2021 in 16 coastal districts of Bangladesh and affected 1.30 million people. Moreover, the study areas are highly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased the vulnerability of the people. Therefore, the objective of this study is to assess the impact of cyclone Yass aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic in the southwest coastal zone of Bangladesh. COVID-19-aggregated Cyclone Yaas impact data at the household level were collected from Kalapara Upozilla of Potuakhali district, the area most affected by Cyclone Yaas. A total of 196 households were surveyed, and a quantitative approach was applied to analyse the data. The results show that households in the study area were severely affected by Cyclone Yaas in terms of income, housing, food consumption patterns, and water sanitation and hygiene. The outcome also revealed that the affected households received relief from the government, international/non-government organizations, donor agencies, as well as adopted coping strategies such as obtaining credit, selling assets, reducing daily meal intake, and tapping into savings. These strategies may be useful for a temporary recovery but not for the long term. The results of the study will help policymakers to reform policies.
Highlights
Bangladesh, a tropical maritime nation on the northern border of the Bay of Bengal, is one of the most enriched ecosystems in the world
Patuakhali district hitthe by Cyclone the Cyclone akhali is among the coastal districts that were severely hit by the cyclone and areand highly
Patuakhali is among the coastal districts that were severely hit by the cyclone are vulnerable to climate change [28]
Summary
Bangladesh, a tropical maritime nation on the northern border of the Bay of Bengal, is one of the most enriched ecosystems in the world. These rich ecosystems provide a sustainable food supply to the coastal inhabitants and host a broad range flora and fauna [1,2,3,4,5]. The geographic location of the country makes Bangladesh vulnerable to natural disasters. According to historic records of the previous 100 years, among the 508 cyclones formed in the Bay of Bengal, 17% have passed over the coastlines of Bangladesh [14]. When the annual cyclones roar in, hundreds and often thousands of people are swept away [13]
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