dm plan ullahpara upazila sirajgonj district_english version-2014.pdf

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2 Disaster Management Plan of Ullahpara Upazila, Sirajganj


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Table of Content

Chapter One: Local Area Information 07

1.1 Background 07

1.2 Main Objectives of the Plan 07

1.3 Local Area Inforamtion 07

1.3.1 Geographical Location of the District/Upazila 07

1.3.2 Area 08

1.3.3 Population 09

1.4 Description of infrastructure and non-infrastructure inforamtion 09

1.4.1 Infrastructure 10

1.4.2 Social Asset 12

1.4.3 Weather and Climate 20

1.4.4 Others 21

Chapter Two: Disaster, Hazard and Vulnerability 24

2.1 Comprehensive history of disaster 242.2 Hazards of District/Upazila 25

2.3 Various hazards and its trend analysis 25

2.2 Vulnerability and Capability 25

2.5 Highly vulnerable areas 26

2.6 Main sectors of development plan 31

2.7 Social Map 34

2.8 Hazard and risk map 35

2.9 Seasonal calander of hazard 36

2.10 Seasonal calander of livelihoods 36

2.11 Live and livelihood related vulnerabilities 37

2.12 Sector-wise hazard and risk 37

2.13 Climate Change and its possible effects 39

Chapter Three: Disaster risk reduction 42

3.1 Identifying the causes of risk 42

3.2 Identifying the ways of risk reduction 42

3.3 Development Plan of NGOs 49

3.4 Disaster Management Plan 50

3.4.1 Pre-preparation of disaster 50

3.4.2 During disaster 51

3.4.3 Post-disaster activities 53

3.4.4 Normal period/risk reduction time 54

Chapter Four: Emergency Response

794.1 Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) 79

4.1.1 Emergency Control-room operation 79

4.2 Planning during hazard 80

4.2.1 Preparation of volunteers 81

4.2.2 Announcement of warning 81

4.2.3 Public Removal Facilities 81

4.2.4 Rescue and Primary Medicial Facilities 81

4.2.5 Maintainence of Flood Shelter 81

4.2.6 Boats to prepare 82

4.2.7 Derermination & report sending of disaster damage 82

4.2.8 Coordination of Relief work 82

4.2.9 Collect & prepare dry food and life protection medicine

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4.2.10Medicine & immunization of cattle pastures 82

4.2.11Arrangement of excercise () 834.2.12 Operation of emergency control room 84

4.2.13 Shelter Centre/safe places 82

4.3 List of safe places of district/upazila 82

4.4 Formation of Shelter Centre Management Committee 96

4.5 List of Responsible person for shelter (may be used during disaster)

974.6 List of Responsible person for shelter (may be used during disaster) 101

4.7 Finance 103

4.8 Updating & testing work plan 107Chapter Five: Rescue and Rehabilitation Plan5.1 Damage Assessment

109

5.2 Fast/early recovery 111

5.2.1 Administrative rapprochment 111

5.2.2 Cleaning debris 111

5.2.3 Restart Public services 111

5.2.4 Emergency Livelihood Assistance 111

Annex 1 List of union based villages and mauzas 112

Annex 2 List of union based bridges ( name, condition & location) 121

Annex 3 List of union based culverts ( name, condition & location) 139

Annex 4 List of union based roads (name, condition & location) 163

Annex 5 List of union wise shallow machines ( condition & location) 201

Annex 6 List of union wise name of hat (name, condition & location) 205

Annex 7 List of union wise name of bazaar ( name, condition & location) 209

Annex 8 List of union wise education institute (name, condition & location) 215

Annex 9 List of union based mosque ( name, condition & location) 234

Annex 10 List of union based eidgha ( name, condition & location) 291

Annex 11 List of union based health center 312

Annex 12 Union wise club or cultural center 316

Annex 13 List of union wise play ground 319

Annex 14 List of union wise play graveyard and cemetery 324

Annex 15 Checklist for implementation of planning during hazard 332

Annex 16 List of disaster management commiettee 334

Annex 17 List of union wise disaster management commiettee 336

Annex 18 List of union wise volunteer 344

Annex 19 List of union wise shelter 347

Annex 20 List of local businessmen 359

Annex 21 List of functions by radio for disaster 366


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ACRONYMS

BADC : Bangladesh Agriculture Development CooperationBBS : Bangladesh Bureau of StatisticsBEES : Bangladesh Education Extension ServicesBRAC : Bangladesh Rural Advancement CommitteeCDMP : Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme

CDP : Child Development ProjectCIPRB : Centre for Injury Prevention and Research BangladeshCRA : Community Risk AssessmentDDMC : District Disaster Management CommitteeDM : Disaster ManagementDMP : Disaster Management PlanDPHE : Department of Public Health EngineeringDRR : Disaster Risk ReductionDRRO : District Relief and Rehabilitation OfficerEOC : Emergency Operation CentreFGD : Focus Group DiscussionGB : Grameen BankGEP : Granted Express Post

HH : HouseholdIGA : Income Generating ActivitiesIRRI : International Rice Research InstituteKII : Key Informant InterviewKm : KilometerLLP : Low Lift PumpNDP : National Development ProgrammeNGO : Non Government OrganizationPIO : Project Implementation OfficerSME : Small and Medium EnterpriseSOS : Save Our SoulTMSS : Thangamara Mohila Sabuj SanghaUDMC : Union Disaster Management Committee

UDPS : Uttara Development Programme SocietyUHFPO : Upazila Health & Family Planning OfficerUNO : Upazila Nirbahi OfficerUP : Union ParishadUPEO : Upazila Primary Education OfficerUzDMC : Upazila Disaster Management CommitteeVERC : Village Education Research Centre


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At a Glance-Ullahpara UpazilaArea 414.61 Sq. km. Pagoda -

Union / Pourashava 14+1 Eidgah 267

Mouza 263 Bank (with Brance) 27

Village 439 Post Office (with Branch) 43

Family 1,10,343 Club 122

Total Population 635,411561,372 (BBS)

Hat-bazaar (47+76)=123

Male 329,434 Graveyard 274

Female 305,977 Cemetery 43

Poultry firm 254

Cattle firm

Govt. primary school 278 Loom 14,844

High school 71 Deep tube-wells 263

College 19 Shallow machines 12,755

Madrasha (Fazil, Dakhil,Ebtedayee)

57 Hand tube-well -

Library 41 River 8

KG shool 38 Canal 1

Pasentange of education 43.6% (BBS) Beel 5Cummunity Clinic / NGO Clinic 65+1 Pond 2011

Hospital / UP health complex/Non Govt. Institute

2+11+4 Wetland -

Dam 6 Kacha Road 840km

Sluice Gate 10 Pucca Road 330km

Bridge 449 On half Pacca road 192 km

Culvert 574 Mobile Towar 23

Mosque 913 Children Park 1

Temple 127 Play-ground 151

School cum shelter 122 Railway station 3

Engine boat 231 Majar 22

Food warehouse 10Hafezia khana 68 General 409, BRDB 354 763


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Chapter OneLocal Area Information

1.1 Background

By incorporating risk reeducation and contingency plan in the Standing Order on Disaster

(SOD) it was recommended to prepare district, Upazila, Pourashava and City Corporationdisaster management plan. Development of disaster management plan has been taken as apriority by CDMP. Sustaining the planning, effectiveness, intensity and result-oriented actiondepend on the effective participation of respective community and its organizations andinstitutions. This disaster management plan will be formulated for 3-5 years.

Bangladesh is one of the disaster-prone countries in the world map. Every district of thiscountry is more or less affected by disaster. Ullahpara Upazila under Sirajgonj district isamong the most vulnerable and disaster prone area. Flood and river erosion are the mainhazards of the Upazila. The disasters adversely affect the livelihood of common people in allUnions of the Upazila. Although every year it is affected by various disasters but there isquite absence of a comprehensive plan for disaster management at Upazila or district level.

As a part of comprehensive disaster management, this disaster management plan has beenformulated for Ullahpara Upazila of Sirajgonj district.

1.2 Main Objectives of the Plan

To create familyandsociallevelof mass-awarenessabout risk of disaster, and toinnovate the practical ways for reduction of all sorts of risks at family,society,unionadministration, UpazilaandDistrictAdministration level.

To reduce risk through the use of local resources by enhancing local initiatives and todevelopmeasuresto implement theapproach

To practice and implement the locally formulate plan regarding disaster for removing,rescue and demand assessment in terms of relief and immediate rehabilitation

management To make strategic document for aspecificareaandperiod

To work as a comprehensive plan for disaster management committee andconcerned sectors such as government, national and international NGO, donors etc.

To provide guidance to its plan formulation and implementation of concerned disastermanagement partnership.

To awake the ownership and effective partnerships of concerned community inparticipating disaster management planning.

1.3 Local Area Information

1.3.1 Geographical Location of District/Upazila

The Upazila occupies an area of 414.61 sq. km. It is 35 kms away from district headquarter.The Upazila consists of 15 Unions with a Pourashava namely Ullahpara Sadar Union,Ramkrisnopur Union, Bangala Union, Uduniya Union, Boro pangasi Union, Mohonpur Union,

Durganagor, Purnimagati, Solonga, Hatikumrul, Borohor, Panchkouroshi, Solop, Koyra andUllahpara Paurashava. The Upazila also comprises a total of 839 villages and 263 Mauzas.The majority area of this Upazila occupies mainly the loamy & muddy soils according to theAgriculture Extension Department. Being close to the rivers of Korotoya and Phuljor everyyear peoples become affected due to flood and river erosion. This Upazila has 25-30 typesof different tree species of which Eucalyptus, Mahagani, Koroi, Akashmoni, etc aredominants. Out of 1,362 kms of road connectivity 840 kms are Kacha road, 192 kms aresemi-Pucca and 330 are Pucca in this Upazila. Korotoya River and Phuljor River are flowingalong the Upazila. To provide access to the flood barriers around the dam, 6 dams have

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Table-1.1: Distance of unions from the upazila

Name of Union Distance from Upazila

Ramkrishnopur 28 km

Bangala 12 km

Uduniya 25 kmBoro Pangasi 22 km

Mohonpur 15 km

Durganogor 5 km

Purnimagati 4 km

Solonga 20 km

Hatikumrul 12 km

Borohor 3 km

Ullahpara 0.50 km

Ponchkouroshi 6 km

Solop 7 km

Koyra 5 kmUllahpara Paurashava 00 km

Table-1.2: NameoftheUnionbased ondirection

NameoftheUnionbased ondirection

East North West South

Panchkouroshi Hatikumrul Ramkrishnopur Durganogor

Solop Borohor Bangala UllahparaPaurashava

Uduniya

Boro Pangasi

Mohonpur

PurnimagatiSolonga

Koyra

Ullahpara Sadar

1. Size of the Upazila : District to Upazila Distance: 35 Kilometers2. Division to Upazila Distance: 135 Kilometers (byroad)

1.3.2 Geographic area and location

The total area of Sirajganj district is 2,497.92 sq. km of which Ullahpara Upazila comprisesan area of 414.61 sq.km. It lies between 2412' and 2426' north latitudes and between

8924' and 8938' east longitudes. The Upazila is bounded on the north by Roiganj Upazila,on the east by Kamarkhanda and Belkuchi Upazilas, on the south by Shahjadpur Upazilaand Faridpur Upazila of Pabna Zila and on the west by Tarash Upazila of Sirajgonj andBhangura Upazila of Pabna Zila. The Upazila consists of a Pourashava and 13 unions witha total of 439 villages and 263 Mauzas. The Ullahpara sadar Union has 14 villages,Panchkouroshi 22 villages, Solop 37 villages, Hatikumrul 40 villages, Borohor 26 villages,Ramkrishnopur 32 villages, Bangala 34 villages, Uduniya 26 villages, Boro Pangasi 22villages, Mohonpur 31 villages, Purnimagati 31 villages, Solonga 29 villages, Koyra 19villages, Durganogor 51 villages and Ullahpara Paurashava has 22 villages. Please see thename of villages and mauzas under each union in Annex-1

Information Sources: Union Parishad1

1Smallest tier of the local government of the Bangladesh


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1.3.3 Population

The total population of Ullahpara Upazila is 635,411 including 329,434 male, 305,977

female, 195,909 children, 42,280 elderly and 6,487 disabled. The total number of household

in this union is 110,343 and the total voter number is 347,040. The following table shows the

actual figure of union-wise population from different category:

Table-1.3: Population of Ullahpara

SL

Union Name Male Female Infant(0-15)

Elderly(60+)

Disable

TotalPopulation

HHs Voters

1. Bangala 18,592 15,889 105,51 1,753 448 34,481 7,309 21,123

2. Ramkrisnopur 16,947 16,629 10,590 2,415 436 33,576 7,362 19,124

3. Uduniya 16,517 15,543 10,351 2,345 416 32,060 5,677 19,156

4. Boro Pangasi 17,470 17,050 10,206 2,428 414 34,520 5,850 19,942

5. Durganagor 35,103 32,012 21,644 4,245 644 67,115 10,470 35,095

6. Purnimagati 27,332 24,239 16,992 3,738 505 51,571 10,320 21,162

7. Solonga 23,402 21,401 13,514 3,142 448 44,803 8,500 25,250

8. Hatikumrul 24,340 23,846 16,418 3,909 578 48,186 11,046 30,9669. Borohor 22,845 22,825 13,396 3,209 420 45,670 7,500 25,57010. Ullahpara 14,372 13,036 8,368 1,794 356 27,407 4,905 14,97311. Panchkourosh

i27,725 25,210 16,188 3,367 204 52,935 5,100 27,323

12. Solop 20,957 18,586 11,577 2,427 374 39,543 6,167 20,797

13. Koyra 11,500 8,916 6,982 1,469 224 20,416 4,658 12,098

14. UllahparaPourashava

28,400 28,150 15,404 3,147 508 56,550 8,443 28,526

15. Mohonpur 23,932 22,645 13,728 2,892 512 46,577 7,036 25,935Total 329,43

4305,977

195,909

42,280

6,487

635,411 110,343

347,040

Information Sources: Statistics Office, Election Office and Social Welfare Office.

1.4 Brief description of infrastructue and non-infrastructure related information

1.4.1 Infrastructure

Embankment/Dam

A total of 6 embankment/dams have been built in Ullahpara Upazila for getting protectionduring flood from river and canal. The total length of these dams is 54 kilometers. The belowtable provides the number of dams and their location:

Table-1.4: Embankment of Ullahpara

SL

#Name of

Dam/DykeLocation Length Height Present Situation

1. Bangla Katar Mohol Bangla dam situatedin Ward No. 9. The east side ofBou river to west side of the river.

900 ft 12 ft Present situation ofthis dam was foundgood.

2. Purnimagati Starting from 5 Ward of Putia toWard No.6 &7. Starting from Puti 14 km 6 ft Present situation ofthis dam was found


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and passed through Giyali,Goyalgani, Venri to Falia.

not good in everylocation and fewareas need repairing.

3. Starting from Parkul and passesthrough the village of Modupur,Kalasinghbari, to Hat Akknobari.Situated at 02 no Ward.

12 km 6 ft Almost good incondition.

4. Borohor Starting from Baseshat andpasses through the village ofPurbo Deulia to Alipur bridge.Ward no 01 of Purbo Deulia andpartial of Alipur 04 and Ward No.09 of Vootgacha.

3.5 km 5 ft Present situation ofthis dam was foundpartially well andworst also.

5. Borohor Starting from Kaschar, Toyorhatito Durgapur and passes throughthe village of Douyfol BorohorFerry Ghat and Vootgacha toMotro Borohor through BorohorKamarpara and passes through

Dokinpara to Vootgacha highwayroad. Ward no 5, 6,7,8 and partialin Ward no 9.

11 km 3-4 ft The dam was foundpartially well andsome areas need torepair.

6. Durganogor From Kayla Bagholpur to MantalaShampur village, the newconstruction began fromManusmura, Raintia, throughRamjan to Rudrogati.

13.50km

7 ft The constructionworks continuing.

Information Sources:Md. Mosiur Rahman Mamun (Surveyor), 01716606364, LGED Ullahpara & FGD.


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Sluice Gate

A total of 10 sluice gates were found in Ullahpara Upazila. The number and position of the

sluice gates are provided below:

Table-1.5: Sluice gate of Ullahpara

SL#

Name of Union Where Connecting with whichcanal/river

Present status

1. Purnimagati Giyala of Ward no. 4 Connecting point of Kasiadoho Good

2. Folia of Ward no. 4 Middle point of Folia canal Good

3. Folia of Ward no. 4 Connecting point ofGhoramara canal

Good

4. Gopalpur of Ward no.1

Connecting point of GopalpurPucca bridge and middle ofdam

Good

5. Goyhatta of Faridpurof ward no. 2

Close to Goyhtta Hat Good

6. Borohor Vootgaca of Ward no.

2

Connecting point of Hazara bill

of northern part of Vootgachavillage.

Good

7. Southern corner ofEastdelua of Wardno. 5

Middle point of the river Closed/dysfunction

8. Durganogor Koyra, Bagholpur ofWard no. 5

Koyra, Bagholpur to MantolaShampur

Good

9. Manusmura of WardNo.2-4

Middle of Manusmura toRaintinga dam

Good

10. Radrogati of Ward no2

Middle point of Rudrogati andRajman dam

Good


Bridge

A total of 449 bridges are there in Ullahpara Upazila. Of which 27 bridges in Ullahpara SadarUnion, 7 in Ullahpara Pourashava, 23 in Borohor, 42 in Solonga, 29 in Solop, 63 in Bangala,59 in Hatikumrul, 25 in Ramkrisnopur, 24 in Panchkouri, 13 in Koyra, 22 in Purnimagati, 29in Durganogor, 18 in Mohonpur, 54 in Boro Pangasi and 14 bridges in Udunia Union. Thesebridges are built with iron, steel and concrete. It is need to fill the soil at the two ends of thebridge, railing repairing etc of some bridges. Name, location and present status of unionbased bridges are briefly described in Annex-2.


Culvert

A total of 573 culverts are there in Ullahpara Upazila. Of which 34 culverts in UllahparaSadar Union, 32 in Ullahpara Pourashava, 40 in Borohor, 23 in Solonga, 60 in Solop, 58 inBangala, 61 in Hatikumrul, 51 in Ramkrisnopur, 28 in Panchkouri, 18 in Koyra, 50 inPurnimagati, 48 in Durganogor, 8 in Mohonpur, 24 in Boro Pangasi and 38 culverts inUdunia Union. These culverts assist to flow of water under the road. Some culverts arefound dysfunction and closed, some are not properly functing. Name, location and presentstatus of union based culverts are briefly described in Annex-3

Information Sources:Abdul Mojid/01728-688470, Md. Nurul Islam/ 01722-492397, Union Parishad Member, & Local People


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RoadA total of 667 smalls & big roads are there in Ullahpara Upazila which is 1,362 km long.Among them 105 Pucca with a total length of 330 kms; 34 semi-Pucca with a length of 192km and 28 Kacha with a total length of 840 km roads are found in the Upazila. Of which 10roads in Ullahpara Sadar Union, 32 in Ullahpara Pourashava, 13 in Borohor, 56 in Solonga,75 in Solop, 22 in Bangala, 68 in Hatikumrul, 182 in Ramkrisnopur, 78 in Panchkouri, 18 in

Koyra, 21 in Purnimagati, 29 in Durganogor, 20 in Mohonpur, 29 in Boro Pangasi and 13roads in Udunia Union. The average height of the these roads were found 3-3.5 ft and width12-36 ft. Almost 70% of the roads go under water during flood. Name, location and presentstatus of union based roads are briefly described in Annex-4.

InformationSources:Md. Mosiur Rahman Mamun (Surveyor), 01716606364, LGED Ullahpara & FGD.

Irrigation SystemFor producng Robi crops in Ullahpara Upazila deep tube-well and shallow machine arebeing used as irrigation system. Deep tube-well is mainly used for irrigating lands. A total of263 deep tube-wells, 8,970 shallow machines and electric pump 3,785 were found in thisUpazila. The depth of deep tube-well was found 188-204 ft. However, this Upazila has nomanual tube-well used for irrigation. List of union based deep and shallow tube-well arebriefly described in Annex-5.

Information source: Upazila Agriculture officer, Md. Saiful Azam Khan (01716171957)

HatsFrom differnt information sources and by transect walk it has known that UllahparaUpazilahas a total of 47 hats. Generally these hats are sits on one/twice a week. Of which 2 hats inUllahpara Pourashava, 05 in Borohor, 02 in Solonga, 03 in Solop, 06 in Bangala, 03 inHatikumrul, 07 in Ramkrisnopur, 06 in Panchkouroshi, 01 in Koyra, 02 in Purnimagati, 02 inDurganogor, 05 in Mohonpur, 02 in Boro Pangasi and 01 roads in Udunia Union.List of union based hats are briefly described in Annex-6.

Information source: Md. Abdul Kuddus, Chairman, Ullahpara business association. (01751579479)

BazaarsA total of 76 Bazars were found in Ullahpara Upazila. Of which 03 Bazars in Ullahpara SadarUnion, 3 in Ullahpara Pourashava, 7 in Borohor, 4 in Solonga, 5 in Solop, 6 in Bangala, 6 inHatikumrul, 8 in Ramkrisnopur, 8 in Panchkouroshi, 2 in Koyra, 5 in Purnimagati, 4 inDurganogor, 6 in Mohonpur, 4 in Boro Pangasi and 5 Bazar in Udunia Union. With all Bazarthe total number of shops is 8034 and the number of cooperative is 29. The list of unionbased Bazar with their name; condition and location are briefly described in Annex 7

Information Sources:Md. Abdul Kuddus, Chairman, Ullahpara business association. (01751579479)

1.4.2 Social Asset

Households/HomesteadTotal households of Ullahpara Upazila is 123,630. Of which 3,959 households are Pucca,14,959 are semi-Pucca and 104,220 are Kacha. Kacha home is usually made of tin, straw,bamboo, etc. 70% households of this Upazila is under flood level and is not resilient todisaster.

Table-1.6: Household of Ullahpara

Name of the Upazila TotalHouseholds

Kasha HHs Pucca &Semi-Pucca

HHs

HHs madewith othermaterials

HHs overthe flood

level

Ullahpara 123,630 104,220 3,959+14,959 898 30%

Information Sources: BBS, 2011 (Housing Census); FGD


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Water

The main source of drinking water in Ullahpara Upazila is Tube-well. 100% households usetube-well water for drinking. The total number of tube-well is 8,927. These tube-wells havebeen installed mostly of individuals. There are some TWs which were installed bygovernment, donors, NGO, and individuals. 8,547 tube-wells stay feasible for use duringflood.

Table-1.7: Uses and sources of water, Ullahpara

Name of union Water Related

Sources ofwater

No. of tube-well No. of closedtube-well

% of HHs usetube-well

Bangala Tube-well 357 24 100%

Ramkrisnopur Tube-well 388 13 100%

Uduniya Tube-well 444 39 100%

Boro Pangasi Tube-well 373 22 100%

Durganagor Tube-well 470 22 100%Purnimagati Tube-well 441 17 100%

Solonga Tube-well 514 20 100%

Hatikumrul Tube-well 395 22 100%

Borohor Tube-well 435 19 100%

Ullahpara Tube-well 422 24 100%

Panchkouroshi Tube-well 240 12 100%

Solop Tube-well 420 20 100%

Koyra Tube-well 362 18 100%

Ullahpara Pourashava Tube-well 3,400 100 100%

Mohonpur Tube-well 269 8 100%

Total 8,930 380 100%Information Sources:Ahsan Habib, 01716154536,Upazila Department of Public Health Engineering, Ullahpara.

Sanitation SystemIn Ullahpara Upazila, 98% of the households use sanitary latrine whose total number is

78,916. Government, donors, NGO's has installed these healthy latrines in addition to theindividual. 55,896 of total sanitary latrines were found over the flood level and 47,008 can beused during flood. The table below shows details information:

Table-1.8: Sanitation system of Ullahpara

Name of union Sanitation Related

No. of ProperLatrine

Over floodlevel

Use duringflood

% of HHs use properlatrine

Bangala 5,904 3,247 3,047 100%

Ramkrisnopur 5,623 3,373 3,032 100%

Uduniya 5,183 2,591 2,090 100%Boro Pangasi 5,667 3,116 2,999 100%

Durganagor 7,534 4,897 3,600 99%

Purnimagati 8,366 5,605 5,300 98%Solonga 5,561 4,448 3,460 95%Hatikumrul 7,690 5,921 4,790 98%

Borohor 6,255 4,816 4,120 99%Ullahpara 3,979 3,262 2,980 98%Panchkouroshi 7,802 5,227 4,880 98%

Solop 4,429 2,923 2,610 98%Koyra 4,700 3,000 3,000 75%

Ullahpara Pourashava 0 0 0 90%

Mohonpur 5,784 3,470 3,100 98%

Total 84,477 55,896 49,008 99%Information Sources:Ahsan Habib, 01716154536,Upazila Department of Public Health Engineering, Ullahpara.


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Education Institutions

There are 278 primary schools, 71 high schools, 19 colleges, 57 Madrasha, and 41 librariesin Ullahpara Upazila. Of these, 91 primary schools, 10 high schools, 12 colleges and 3Madrasha are used as Shelter during flood. List of Union based educational institutions withname, number of student and teachers, condition and location are given in Annex 8.

Information sources:Primary and Secondary Education Department, Delwara Parvin, Office Assistant, Ullahpara (01714-396304); Different Madrasha Super and Transect walk

Religious InstitutionsMosques

The number of mosque in Ullahpara Upazila is 911. Of the mosques, 37 in Ullahpara SadarUnion, 54 in Ullahpara Pourashava, 66 in Borohor, 80 in Solonga, 57 in Solop, 58 inBangala, 83 in Hatikumrul, 65 in Ramkrisnopur, 76 in Panchkouroshi, 37 in Koyra, 73 inPurnimagati, 70 in Durganogor, 65 in Mohonpur, 46 in Boro Pangasi and 44 mosques inUdunia Union. Some mosques have good sanitation facility and some mosques do not have

good sanitation facilities. Some mosques require repairing of its roof and corridor otherwiseduring rainy season people would not be able to offer prayer.

Information sources:Union Parishad, Imam and general people

Temple

Out of the total temples, 9 in Ullahpara Sadar Union, 29 in Ullahpara Pourashava, 17 inBorohor, 5 in Solonga, 7 in Solop, 3 in Bangala, 15 in Hatikumrul, 1 in Ramkrisnopur, 8 inPanchkouroshi, 1 in Koyra, 4 in Purnimagati, 10 in Durganogor, 3 in Mohonpur, 6 in BoroPangasi and 9 temple in Udunia Union. List of union based mosques and temples, its name,condition and location are given in Annex 9.

Information sources:Religious leaders, Union Parishad and community people

Religious Gathering Place (Eidgah)

A total of 267 Eidgahs were found in Ullahpara Upazila. Out of total, 14 in Ullahpara SadarUnion, 10 in Ullahpara Pourashava, 22 in Borohor, 17 in Solonga, 16 in Solop, 19 inBangala, 34 in Hatikumrul, 17 in Ramkrisnopur, 22 in Panchkouroshi 14 in Koyra, 16 inPurnimagati, 17 in Durganogor, 10 in Mohonpur, 20 in Boro Pangasi and 20 temples inUdunia Union. List of union based religious gathering places including its name, location andpresent status are given in Annex 10.

Information sources:Union Parishad, Emam, general people and transect walk

Health Service

There are 77 health facilities in Ullahpara Upazila. Of which, 2 are Govt. hospitals, 15 unionhealth care centers, 65 community clinics, 1 NGO Clinic and 4 private clinics. A total of 111doctors including officer, consultant, assistant surgeon and 40 nurses providing health careto the people of this Upazila. List of health care centers including its name, location, numberof nurse, service quality and responsible person are given in Annex 11.

Information Sources:UH&FPA, Union Parishad and general people

Bank

12 Banks with their 25 Branches are providing financial services to the people of UllahparaUpazila. These banks are namely Krishi, Sonali, Janata, BRAC, Standard, Dutch Bangla,

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serve money exchange, deposit loan, agriculture loan, SME loan, etc. The table belowshows details:

Table-1.9: Bank of Ullahpara

Sl # Name of Bank Where Service Quality

1. Sonali Bank Ullahpara Good2. Sonali Bank Hatikumrul Good

3. Sonali Bank Laheri Mohonpur Good

4. Krisi Bank Ullahpara Good5. Janata Bank Ullahpara Good6. Janata Bank Dharail Hat Good7. Janata Bank Solonga Good8. Janata Bank Hatikumrul Good9. Agrani Bank Ullahpara Good10. Agrani Bank Gurka (Solonga) Good11. Rupali Bank Boyalia Good12. Islami Bank Ullahpara Good13. BRAC Bank Ullahpara Good14. BRAC Bank Mohonpur Bazaar Good

15. Uttara Bank Ullahpara Good16. Dutch Bangla Bank Ullahpara Good17. Kormosonostan Bank Ullahpara Good18. Standard Bank Ullahpara Good19. Grameen Bank Ullahpara Good20. Grameen Bank Ullahpara Sadar Good21. Grameen Bank Boyalia Good22. Grameen Bank Purnimagati Good23. Grameen Bank Udunia Good24. Grameen Bank Laheri Mohonpur Good25. Grameen Bank Durganagor Good

Information sources: Bank officers

Post OfficeThere are 43 post offices in Ullahpara Upazila. These post offices provides postal cardservice, mobile money-order service, GEP service, saving bank and exchange of letter etc.The table below shows details:

Table-1.10: Post office of Ullahpara

Sl Name of Post Office Where Service Quality1. Ullahpara West of Thana Good

2. Amdanga Amdanga Good

3. Khansonatola Sonatola Good

4. Choubila Choubila Good

5. Tetulia Tetulia Good

6. Purnimagati Purnimagati Good

7. Bonnakandi Bonnakandi Good8. Borohor Borohor Good

9. Baslabari Baslabari Good

10. Boyalia Bazaar Boyalia Bazaar Good

11. Saratail High school Saratail Good

12. Laheri Mohonpur Laheri Mohonpur Good

13. Udunia Bazaar Udunia Bazaar Good

14. Alongani Alongani Good

15. Koyra High school Koyra Highschool Good

16. Kaliakoir Kaliakoir Bazaar Good

17. Kuchimara Kuchimara Good

18. Kaduli Kaduli Good

19. Koddeagazai

Koddeagazai

Good20. Goyhattea Goyhattea Good


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21. Chinadukuria Chinadukuria Good

22. Jontiher Jontiher Good

23. Dobirgonja Dobirgonja Good

24. Dilposer Dilposer Station Good

25. Dorail Hat Dorail Hat Good

26. Boro Pangasi Boro Pangasi Good

27. Bonkirhat Bonkirhat Bazaar Good

28. Benayakpur

Benayakpur Hat

Good29. Bagmara Bagmara bazar Good

30. Matia Malipara Matia Malipara Good

31. Mordoho Mordoho Good

32. Rajman Rajman Bazar Good

33. Sarifabad Sarifabad Nouga Good

34. Houra Houra Good

35. Solonga Solonga Good

36. Alidoho Alidoho Good

37. Amsara Amsara Good

38. Charbear Charbera Good

39. Dubila Dubila Good

40. Naimuri Kisan Naimuri Kisan Good41. Rohodoho Rohodoho Good

42. Salibazar Salibazar Good

43. Sonakora Sonakora Good

Information Sources:Upazila Post Office, Ullahpara

Club/cultural centre

There are 122 club/cultural centers in Ullahpara Upazila. Out of total, 7 in Ullahpara SadarUnion, 10 in Ullahpara Pourashava, 6 in Borohor, 7 in Solonga, 9 in Solop, 5 in Bangala, 10in Hatikumrul, 8 in Ramkrisnopur, 9 in Panchkouroshi, 3 in Koyra, 18 in Purnimagati, 21 inDurganogor, 4 in Mohonpur, 2 in Boro Pangasi and 3 in Udunia Union. These centers arenot engaged with professional social service or development work but their activities without

sports and different recreational events. Hence, during disaster these centers work asvolunteer. Name of cultural/clubs along with other information are given in Annex 12.

Information Sources: Upazila Cooperative, Social Welfare Office and Field Visit

NGO/Voluntary Organizations

There are 27 NGOs in Ullahpara Upazila. These NGOs are implementing various activitiesincluding micro-credit, education, health and disaster sectors. Besides these activities theorganizations are also implementing activities in disaster and climate change issues. List ofNGOs and their works are given below:

Table-1.11: The working NGOs of Ullahpara

SL NGOs Sectors of work BeneficariesDuation of theproject

ORIDER Food Security,Disaster managementClimate Change,Income Generating Activities

960 2016,2018,Running.

ASA Micro-credit (RMC)EducationHealthDisability

Agriculture

15,000 Running.Running.Running.Running.Running.

Nari & ShisuKollyan Foundation

Micro creditSheltering Project

Anando School

1,720 2016Running

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Muslim Aid Micro-credit 1,266 Running

Grameen Bank Micro-creditSomgrami Shodosso MicroCredit Activities

48,203 Running

National

DevelopmentProgramme-NDP

Micro Credit

Ultra Poor Credit programmeSeasonal credit programmeSmall EntrepreneurProgrammeEFRRRAP Credit programmeTree PlantationProgrammable CultivationProgrammeLivestock programmeBiogas programSanitation & Hygiene

12,389 Started from 1991

RunningRunningRunningRunningRunningRunning

Running

Unnon Songo Maternal and neonatal healthprogramme

3,056 2015

TMSS RMCPLDPUPBMES L

ASMC

2,114 2011RunningRunningRunningRunningRunning

Ganno kalanSonostha (GUK)

Micro Credit 1600 Started from 2010and running

Suker Sondhan Tree plantation and sanitationGoat rearing and vegetablecultivationEducation programme (BRAC

School)Anando SchoolChild Labour

2,500 RunningRunningRunningRunning

Running

PPD (Programmefor PeopleDevelopment)

Micro Credit 1,480 2001 to Continuing

Grameen Fish &Animal HealthFoundation

Micro Credit (Animal) 330 Running

Bureau Bangladesh Micro CreditMoney TransferEducation

3,200 RunningRunningRunning

BGEF Bright GreenEnergy Foundation

Solar EnergyBiogasHigh tech burner

253 Running

Grameen UnnoynKormo (Gurk)

Micro Credit 1,600 2007 to continuing

DORP Micro Credit 650 Running

Rural ServiceFoundation

Solar Energy 469 2015

Ava DevelopmentSociety

Solar Energy 580 Running

Souhardo-2

Programme(CARE)

Disaster Management 469 2015


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ESDO Micro CreditUdjibito

690 RunningRunning

Akota ManobUnnoyon Sonosta

Micro CreditSupport to poor people

marriage

60 Running

Grameen Sokti Solar EnergyBiogasHigh tech burner

2,000 Running

MotshoShevadankariProtisthan

Production of fish feedCow/cattle feedManagement of Agriculture

325 Running

Manobmukti(CARE)

Agriculture & IncomegenerationHealth & NutritionWomen EmpowermentDisaster management

3,910 2015 to continuing2015201520152015

UDPS Micro Credit 800 1986 to continuingUdjibito/RERME-2 SSS

HealthFish Cultivation

10,511 19891994 to continuing1994 to continuing

Tiloktoma SurjerHasi

Family planningGeneral HealthMaternal Health

3,866 2005 to continuingRunningRunning

Information source: Visit all NGO offices

PlaygroundThere are 151 playgrounds in Ullahpara Upazila. Out of total, 07 in Ullahpara SadarUnion,10 in Ullahpara Pourashava, 7 in Borohor, 16 in Solonga, 11 in Solop, 8 in Bangala,

16 in Hatikumrul, 18 in Ramkrisnopur, 15 in Panchkouroshi, 4 in Koyra, 10 in Purnimagati, 4in Durganogor, 9 in Mohonpur, 10 in Boro Pangasi and 6 in Udunia Union. Most of theplaygrounds are low height and these go under water during flood. Many playgrounds areused as flood shelter and may do not use as flood shelter. List of union based playgroundsare given in Annex 13.

Information Source: Local Elite, FGD and Field visit

Burial and Cremation Ground

Graveyard

Ullahpara Upazila has a total of 274 graveyards. Many of these graveyards are low heightand submerge during flood. Out of 274 graveyards, 15 in Ullahpara Pourashava, 13 in

Ullahpara Sadar Union, 27 in Borohor, 20 in Solonga, 16 in Solop, 17 in Bangala, 26 inHatikumrul, 27 in Ramkrisnopur, 20 in Panchkouroshi, 6 in Koyra, 20 in Purnimagati, 15 inDurganogor, 17 in Mohonpur, 20 in Boro Pangasi and 15 in Udunia Union.

Cremation GroundUllahpara Upazila has a total of 43 Cremation ground. These Cremation ground are downand submerged during flood. Out of 43 Cremation ground, 2 in Ullahpara Pourashava, 4 inUllahpara Sadar Union, 3 in Borohor, 3 in Solonga, 4 in Solop, 1 in Bangala, 8 in Hatikumrul,4 in Ramkrisnopur, 2 in Panchkouri, 2 in Koyra, 1 in Purnimagati, 4 in Durganogor, 3 inMohonpur, 1 in Boro Pangasi and 1 in Udunia Union.List of union based burial andcemeteries and its present situation are given in Annex 14.

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Means of Communication & Transportation

The people of Ullahpara Upazila use land and waterways for communication. Railways are

one of the most vital communicating ways. Ullahpara railway station is directly connected

with Dhaka, beside this, Mohonpur and Solop have rail stations also. CNG, Van, motor-bike

and Nocimon are used for the communication of land/roads and boat is the only way in

waterways. The following table shows the number and communicating way:Table-1.12: Means of communication and transportation of Ullahpara

Union Ways Number and type of transportation

Bus Track Micro Car CNG Auto Boat Ricks Van Nacimon Other

Ramkrisnopur Roads& water

2 10 5 0 100&25 0 15 20 150 150 15

Bangala Roads& water

0 10 0 0 50&30 10 100 5 200 400 20

Uduniya Roads& water

0 0 0 0 5&5 0 220 0 180 60 80

Boro Pangasi Roads 0 10 3 2 10&20 5 200 5 200 150 50

Mohonpur Rail,Roads& water

0 4 1 2 20&10 10 120 0 100 25 35

Durganagor Roads& water

20 5 15 3 70&30 20 20 50 450 200 50

Purnimagati Roads& water

1 4 1 0 70&25 15 60 10 220 180 40

Solonga Roads& water

0 20 1 0 60&90 0 20 0 200 200 50

Hatikumrul Roads& water

3 30 10 5 60&90 2 25 5 200 100 25

Borohor Roads& water

3 20 12 0 150&10 120 50 15 120 200 21

Ullahpara Roads& water

2 5 3 1 35&20 10 30 20 70 50 25

Panchkouroshi Rail,Roads& water

1 2 0 0 45&35 5 80 15 170 120 36

Solop Rail,Roads& water

0 5 0 0 50&20 10 50 10 180 120 35

Koyra Roads& water

0 5 1 0 50&15 15 50 20 205 120 25

UllahparaPourashava

Rail,Roads& water

13 20 20 5 100&50 50 10 160 300 150 15

45 150 72 18 865&525 272 1050 335 2,945 2225 522

Information Sources: Md. Abdul High, Chain Master, 01751-852287, Old Bus stand, Ullahpara and office of all vehiclecooperation and group discussion.

Forests and ForestryThere is no such kind remarkable forestry in Ullahpara Upazila due to man-made causesand nature changes. Yet some plantations have been seen in embankment, rail line side androad side. There are 25-35 species of trees in this Upazila of which Eucalyptus, Silo, Babble,Maharani, Akashmoni, Kanthal, Neem, Mango, Jackfruit, Blackberry are found dominant.Besides, 50 kilometers of plantation has been planted by Forest Department in this Upazila.Homestead forests are also rich in this Upazila.


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Table-1.13: Forests and Forestry of Ullahpara

Sl Upazila Forests Area Types of species Who planted

1. Ullahpara yes Almost80 km

Eucalyptus, Shisoo,Babla, Mahagani,

Akashmoni, Neem,Mango, Jackfruit,Blackberry etc

Forest Departmentand NGOs and localpeople at road side.

Information Sources:Forest Officer, Monjurul Islam (01745-548142).

1.4.3 Weather & Climate

PrecipitationIt is known from the information by various quarters that the amount of daily average rainfall

is almost same in this Upazila. The annual average rainfall is 1,710 mm for this area. After

1971, 1981, 1991 and 2007 the daily average rainfall is 1, 6, 5, 5 and 6 respectively. But

whether this trend indicates the climate change or not, needs more research. Due to change

the trend of rainfall, seasonal or monsoon rainfall is reducing. As a result, agricultural system

is changing somewhat, for example, the production is decreasing with increasing its cost. At

the same time, crops are attacked by various diseases and insects. Moreover, rainfall in

winter season affects in cultivation and adversely affect the livelihood of the general people.

Precipitation TrendTable-1.14: Precipitation trends of Ullahpara

Amount ofPrecipitation

What season is lots of rain ObservechangeApil May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

1013 mm 161mm

126mm

146mm

253mm

104Mm

219Mm

- 04Mm

- - - - 2011-1523mm2012-1248mm2013-1062mm

Information sources: BBS and community people

TemperatureThe average maximum and minimum temperature of Ullahpara is 33.50 C and 12.50Crespectively. During rainy season the average temperature is 28.30C and most of the casesthe temperature is normal. From the experience of the general people living this Upazila, it isknown that the temperature is rising gradually. If this situation continues, risk will increase infuture. At the same time, livelihood of the people of the Upazila will be changed and will fallin risk.

Table-1.15: Average temperature of Ullahpara

Avg.

Temp

What temperature is the season ( C)

April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar30.6 34.6 34.6 37.6 38.1 36.2 35.1 30.0 28.2 21.3 15 25 27.3

Information Sources: BBS, 2011 Community Series and community people

Ground Water Level

DPHE carries out survey to measure the water leveltwice a year. onApril the ground water

level is found within 63-64 ft and on May this level goes down from 65-66. Local people think

the level of water is going down and scarcity of water is increasing day by day. For

sustainable development this situation is considered as threat.

Table-1.16: Ground water level of Ullahpara


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Waterlevel

Observechanges

Water level in last 5 years Water crisis indry season

Irragation crisis indry season

67 ft Yes 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Yes Yes

63.75 64.59 65.12 56.60 66.12Information Source:Department of Public Health & Engineering

1.4.4 Miscellaneous

Land and its use

There are 32,735 hectares of land in Ullahpara Upazila. Of which, 32,585 ha is cultivableland; 190 ha is fallow land; 2,530 ha is single crop land; 20,565 ha is two crops land and10,490 ha is three crops land; and remaining 13,514 ha is homestead land.

Table-1.17: Land of Ullahpara

Total land Cultivable Fallow Single crop Two crops Three crops Homestead

32,735 ha 32,585 ha 190 ha 2,530 ha 20,565 ha 310,490 ha 13,514 haInformation Sources: Upazila Agriculture Office (Md. Saiful Azam khan, Upazila Agriculture Officer-01716-171957)

Food & Agriculture

The staple crop of Ullahpara is paddy. Main food items are rice and bread. Besides, fish,egg, meat, vegetables and various fruits are also common items of food habit. Peopleusually take fish, rice and pulse or vegetables with three times a day.

Table-1.18: Food and Agriculture of Ullahpara

Maincrops

Production statistics of last 10 years (metric ton) Mainsectors2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Paddy 221309.40

229037.40

215299.50

182308.50

209217.30

187008.00

224583.61

209922.10

289902.27

198486.69 Mainfoodsare riceandbread

Wheat 675 620 630 802.4 792.8 798 1536 3025 2980 3924.5Jute 30717.

537592 43714 17820 13780 5894 9780 10380 3200 13835

Maize 517 501 342 402 2325 320 48 225 108 27.50

Chili 333 314 421.75 293.5 322.5 225 341.25 400 405 500

Maincrops

Damage information of last 10 years (metric ton)Foodhabit

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003Paddy 3168 - - - - 865 - - - - Three

times aday

Wheat - - - - - - - - -Jute - - - - 369 - - - -Maize - - - - - - - - -Chili - - - - - - - - -

Information Sources: Upazila Agriculture Office (Md. Saiful Azam khan, Upazila Agriculture Officer-01716-171957)

RiverThere are 8 rivers in Ullahpara Upazila. The name of these rivers is Phuljor, Korotoa,

Jhopjopia, Sorossoti, Gohala, Bilsurovi, Muktahara and Garadhoho respectively. Theserivers are flowing within the Upazila. The table below shows details of the rivers:

Table-1.19: Rivers of UllahparaSl Name of River Advantage of the river Disadvantage of the river

1. Phuljor River Phuljor River assists to sustainthe livelihoods of more people.Its water has been used duringcrop cultivation.

The people used to face difficulties forcrossing the river and the fewproblems found for the river when itsubmerged.


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2. Korotoa River It is used as irrigation and fishcatching.

During excess able flood homesteadhas been submerged due to no dam.

As a result local people face the hugedamage.

3. Zopzopia River The river is used as irrigationand fishing of the fishermanand local people.

Possibility of erosion of thehouseholds beside the rivers is high.

4. Shorosshoti River It is used as irrigation and fishcatching.

For the trends of river erosion of theriver the households beside the riversare under threatened.

5. Ghohala River The river is used as irrigationand fishing of the fishermanand local people.


6. Bilsurjo River It is used as irrigation and fishcatching.

During excess able flood homesteadhas been submerged due to no dam.

As a result local people face the hugedamage.

7. Muktaher River The river is used as irrigation

and fishing of the fishermanand local people.

During excessive flood homestead

may be submerged due as there is nodam. As a result local people face thehuge damage.

8. Garadhoho River It is used as irrigation and fishcatching.


Information Source:Upazila Fisheries Office; Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Upazila Fisheries Officer-01718-017472.

PondThere are 2011 ponds in Ullahpara Upazila. These ponds have no available water all roundthe year. But some ponds are used fish cultivation.

Table-1.20: Ponds of UllahparaUpazila Total

Ponds

No. of Use Not use Merits of using ponds

Ullahpara 2011 1950 61 Different species of fishes arecultivated; washing, bathing etc.

Information Source:Upazila Fisheries Office; Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Upazila Fisheries Officer-01718-017472.

CanalUllahpara Upazila has 01 canal and it is active. The table below shows details:

Table-1.21: Canals of UllahparaSl Canals Merits of canal Demerits of canal

1. Bouya Canal,Bangala

Works as drainage duringlogging; irrigation during dryseason; sources of fishes

The canal is the main cause of riskfor children.

Information Source:Upazila Fisheries Office; Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Upazila Fisheries Officer-01718-017472. Beel (wetland)There are 4 Beels (wetland) in Ullahpara Upazila. The table below shows details:

Table-1.22: Beel of Ullahpara

Sl Name of Beel Uses of Beel ( no. of cropseason)

Merits of Beel

1. NolshondhaBeel

Two crops are produced here butin summer season it found dried.

Produces rice and Robi crops; sourceof fish and aquatic plants.

2. Rupnai Beel Single crop and water loggingcondition.

Available water result source of fishand plants.

3. Durgadho Beel Paddy is cultivated here. Insummer season it found dry and

little water logging condition foundpartially.

Produces rice and Robi crops; sourceof fish and aquatic plants.


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4. Vanusinho Beel Single crop and no water loggingcondition.

Source of Available water source offish

Information Sources: Upazila Fisheries Office; Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Upazila Fisheries Officer-01718-017472.

Haor: No Haor found in Ullahpara Upazila.

Information Sources: Upazila Land Office.

Salinity: No Salinity found in Ullahpara Upazila.

Information Sources: Upazila Land Office.

Arsenic PollutionThe presence of excessive iron in shallow tub-wells as a result people become bound to

drink the water. It limits the access to adequate drinking water to local people. During the

April-May the ground water level of deep tube-wells goes down and at the same time

shallow tube-wells can bring less water compared to rainy season. It has been predicted that

tube-wells of this upzila won't get arsenic and iron free water in future. As per publication of

Bangladesh Public Health and Engineering Department, 5% tube-well of this Upazila are

with arsenic pollution.

Table-1.23: Arsenic pollution condition of Ullahpara

Status ofarsenic

pollution

Pollution levels Tube-well % inarsenic

Given red marksin polluted tube-

wells

Results ofarsenic

pollution

Yes 0.02 5% Yes ArsenicosisDisease

Information Source:Upazila Public Health Engineering Department; Md. Ahsan Habib 01716-154536.


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25 Disaster Management Plan of Ullahpara Uphzila, Sirajganj

Chapter TwoDisaster, Hazard and Vulnerability

2.1 Comprehensive History of Disaster (Last 10 years)

Ullahpara Upazila is one of the disaster affected Upazilas in Sirajganj District. Almost every

year, the Upazila is fall victim of one or other kind of disaster. Human lives are vulnerableand resources are damaged by different hazards like flood, cold wave, drought andexcessive rainfall. Huge areas are inundated in rainy season due to lack of navigability ofrivers Korotoya, Phuljor, ZhopZopia, Gharadhoho, Muktahar, Ghohala and Bilsurovi rivers.Besides, improper drainage system creates water logging in lower areas during heavyrainfall in rainy season of the Upazila. This situation is stay for at least 15 - 30 days. Fillingup of rivers has increased the risk of flooding and water logging. The water comes from thenorth of the foot of the Himalayas, increased water flow of Jamuna by 3-5 days and floatedall areas of Ullahpara during 2004 and 2007. The intensity of the flood submerged thehomestead and dwelling creating people homeless, extinction of Kacha and semi-Puccadwelling by huge overflowing, damaged of agricultural crops, spoil of roads andinfrastructure, and overall public lives become endangered. As a result, disaster was

announced in the entire area; government and non-government organizations startedrescue, relief and rehabilitation activities. In 2004 and 2007 about 2,500 household wereshifted by Upazila Offices and NGOs for flood.

Time of damage, its amount/quantity and affected sectors are given below:

Table-2.1: History of Disaster of Ullahpara

Name of disaster Year Amount of damage Affected sectors

Flood 2004, 2006,2007 & 2012

Almost 110 crore Agriculture, homestead,transports/roads, bridge/culvert,health/nutrition, employment, puredrinking water, fisheries and food

Fog & winter flow 2009-2012 12 almost 83 lacs Livelihoods, Robi crops, health,vegetation

Drought 2004, 2007,2010 & 2011

Almost 5 crore & 85lacs

Agriculture, fisheries and vegetation

Tornado 2006, 2007 &2010

Almost 15 crore & 7lacs

Homestead and vegetation

Heavy rainfall 2009 Almost 1 crore & 2lacs

Livelihoods, crops, vegetables andhomestead

River Erosion 2004,2007 &2011

Almost 91 crore Agriculture, homestead, infrastructure,land

Information Source:All union Chairmen

2.2 Hazards of the Upazila

Table-2.2: Hazards of UllahparaSl Hazards Sl Priority

1. Flood 1. Flood

2. Drought 2. Cold wave

3. Fog and winter flow 3. Drought

4. Tornado 4. Tornado

5. River erosion 5. Heavy rainfall

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2.3 Different Hazards and its current and future scenario

1. Flood:Ullahpara is an extensive flood affected area. Floods are continued till Asharto Kartik (June-October). As a result, extensive damage has been done inagriculture, fisheries, and infrastructure, housing, education and communicationsectors. Crop lands go under water. Though the flood occurs every year but the floodof 2007 was larger and remarkable like that of 1988, 1998 and 2004.

2. Cold wave and Fog:Dense fog and cold wave are occurring every year after 2000in Ullahpara Upazila. Every year its effect stayed for 10-15 days. This time public lifeis crashed even human death due to severe cold. Specially infant, older and disabledface more problems in extreme cold. Besides, agriculture production is hampered,production of loom industry in hampered, road accident is happened, disease ofhuman, birds and fishes are increased; finally farmers are faced huge financiallosses.

3. Drought: The tendency of drought onsets on the mid of Falgun (February) and itextends till Chaitra (March), Boishak (April) and Jaysta (May). Extreme drought

affects the agricultural crop and similarly shortages of pasture /fodder are observedand its effect is increasing every year. Moreover, people attacks by diseases and fishcultivators are losing their interest in cultivating fish.

4. Tornado: Generally tornado/ northwester starts at the beginning of the Bioshak(April). Moreover, each year within the period from Vadro to Agrahayan this hazardhits the Ullahpara Upazila and damages heavily. As a result, people becomeshelterless; agricultural crops and vegetation are damaged; especially children, older,disable and pregnant face huge suffering. Tree felling and tornado are increasing thelikelihood of damage in various sectors of this Upazila. It is predicting that globalwarming is responsible to enhance the frequency of the disaster. The storm of 2007and 2012 was the most devastating that damaged almost 20-30% of Aman paddy,

20% fruit garden and 50% vegetables.

5. Heavy Rainfall: Excessive rainfall affects agricultural crop, birds & animals,vegetation and disrupts the movement of mass people. Though rainfall is decreasingdue to climate change but every 2 to 3 years heavy rainfall is happened. Thisextreme rainfall cause financial loss and waste of time and work of loom-worker thataffects overall production of the industry.

6. River Erosion:River erosion is not more in Ullahpara Upazila. It occurs some years.It happens mainly from Ashar to Ashwin (June to September) resulting agriculturalcrops, homestead, roads, vegetation are extensively extinct in the womb of localRivers. Similarly, food production breaks down, people become shelterless andenvironment gets damaged. To mitigate this situation government has constructed 4dams. But those initiatives are not sufficient enough to meet the present condition.

2.4 Vulnerability and Capacity

Vulnerability refers to the physical, socio- economic and environmental existingconditions, which indicate fear of disaster damage and that people, are unable to dealwith.

Capacity defines the natural, social, economic and environmental, etc., or a combinationof the overall situation, in which people or organizations / institutions through the use of

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Table-2.3: Hazards and competency of Ullahpara

Hazard Vulnerability Competency

Flood Submerge homestead & dwelling

Damage crops

Food production reduced

Movement problem of children, elderly andpregnant

Crisis of pure drinking water

Human diseases

Communication is isolated

Shelter problem

Disrupt in education

Problem in baby food

Pastures feeding, relocation problem anddiseases

Bury of dead body

Problem of hygienic latrine

There are 85 school cum sheltercenters in this Upazila

People are aware of floodingissues than in the past

Many people have their owncapacity to deal with flood

Active communication media

Have quick communicationmedia

HeavyRainfall

Crops are damaged

Water logging

Submerged roads

Roads are broken-down

Have some drainage system

Have home based employmentopportunities

Tornado Break houses, vegetation and damage theenvironment

Affects the crop

Fire/burn

Disruption in education

Loss of life

People, animal and birds are damaged

Disrupted electricity connection

Available shelter

Continuous tree plantation work

People are aware than in thepast

Plantation around thehomestead

Have system to send weather

report in-time Improved communication tools

than before

Cold Wave &Fog

Damage of crops

Increase diseases

Damage of seed bed

Loss of life

Affects poultry sector

Loss of livestock production

Less industrial production

Distribution of winter cloths bygovernment and NGO

System to increase the level ofhit for poultry farming

Immunization for children

Drought Crops are destroyed by burning

Water crisis

Hot occurs various diseases Shortage of pastures feed

Problem in fish farming

Fauna are died

Plants die

Six deep tube-wells have beeninstalled for water supply

RiverErosion Dwelling & house go into the river

Crop land goes into the river

Road broken/ damage

Unemployment/poverty rises

Do not get shelter

Educational institutions are broken

Food shortage

Doctor and medical care problem

Dams have been built

Learned to adapt with riverdisruption

Understand the early sign ofriver erosion by local people

Information Source:Union parishad Chairmen


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2.5 Most Vulnerable AreaTable-2.4: Vulnerable areas of Ullahpara

Hazards Most Vulnerable Area Reasons of Vulnerability Vulnerable

Population

Flood 1. Union: Ullahpara Pourashava; 22Villages of wards no. 6, 7, 8 & 9.

2. Union:Ullahpara Sadar; 14Villages of wards no 1,2,3,5, 7 &8.

3. Union: Udunia; 26 Villages ofward no 2, 5,6,7,8 & 9. Besidethis, the other wards have chanceto partially affected.

4. Union:Boropangasi; 22 Villages

of wards no 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 9.5. Union: Mohonpur; 31 Villages of

wards no 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6.6. Union: Durganagor; 51 Villages of

wards no 2, 3, 5 & 9.

7. Union: Purnimagati; 31 Villagesof wards no 1,2,4,6 & 7.8. Union: Koyra; 19 Villages of

wards no 1, 2, 3 & 5.9. Union: Pankouroshi; 25 Villages

of wards no 1, 2, 3 & 6.10. Union: Ramkrisnopur; 25 Villages

of wards no 2, 5,6,7,8 & 9.11. Union: Hatikumrul; 40 Villages of

wards no 1, 2,3,5,7 & 8.12. Union: Bangala; 34 Villages of

wards no 2, 3,4,5,6 & 8 .13. Union: Solop; 37 Villages of

wards no 1, 3,6,7,8 & 9 .14. Union: Solonga; 29 Villages of

wards no 3,6,7,8 & 9.15. Union: Borohor; 25 Villages of

wards no 5,6,7,8 & 9.

No idea aboutCultivation of flood

tolerant varieties Low land area

Low dwelling area

No flood protected dam

Low arable land

Change the floodperiod

119,800People

Drought Most of the wards of the UllahparaPourashava, Ullahpara sadar union,Udunia, Boropangasi, Mohonpur,Durganagor, Purnimagati, Koyra,Panchkouroshi, Ramkrisnopur,Hatikumrul, Hatikumrul, Bangala, Solop,

Solonga, Borohor unions are vulnerable.

Inadequate trees

No idea about Draughttolerant varieties

Lack of rainfall

Lack of alternativerainfall

Intense heat of sun

Lack of depth of ponds,rivers-streams, canalsetc.

Water level is goingdown

Conservation of rainwater

Insufficient deep tube-wells

300,999

North-wester All of the unions of the Upazila Week structural house

Economic crisis

Week structuraleducational institute

Almost60,000

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Population

Inadequate trees

Unplanned houses

No early warning

system

Cold Waveand fog

All of the unions of the Upazila More effects of fog andcold wave due tolocated in river banksarea

Absence of trees/

vegetation

Almost60,000Households

RiverErosion 1. Union: Ullahpara Pourashava; 22Villages of wards no. 1, 2,3,5,8 & 9.

2. Union: Mohonpur; 31 Villagesof ward no 8.

3. Union: Durganagor; 22 Villagesof ward no. 9.

4. Union:Purnimagati; 31 Villagesof wards no. 2, 4 & 5 no wards.

5. Union: Ponchkouroshi; 25Villages of wards no. 1, 2, 3 &4.

6. Union: Hatikumrul; 40 Villagesof wards no. 7 & 8.

7. Union: Solop; 37 Villages ofwards no. 5 & 6.

8. Union: Solonga; 29 Villages ofwards no. 5 & 6.

9. Union: Borohor; 25 Villages ofwards no. 5,6,78 & 9.

Broken-down riverbanks by waves

River filling bysedimentation

Change the direction ofthe river

Additional pressure onthe river banks

Disrupt the normal

speed of the river Heavy rainfall

Demolition char trees

Felling of trees andforests

Due to eve and tides

2,000Household

HeavyRainfall

1. Union: Udunia; 26 Villages ofwards no. 2, 5,6,7,8 &9. Besidethis, the other wards have chanceto partially affected.

2. Union:Boropangasi; 22 Villagesof wards no. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7.

3. Union: Mohonpur; 31 Villages ofwards no. 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6.

4. Union: Durganagor; 51 Villages ofwards no. 2, 3, 5 & 9.

5. Union: Purnimagati; 31 Villagesof wards no. 1,2,4,6 & 7.

6. Union: Koyra; 19 Villages of

wards no. 1, 2, 3 &5.7. Union: Panchkouroshi; 25

Natural Causes Lack of training

No idea about tolerantvarieties

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Population

Villages of wards no. 1, 2, 3 & 6.8. Union: Ramkrisnopur; 25

Villages of wards no. 2, 5,6,7,8 &9.

9. Union: Hatikumrul; 40 Villages of

wards no. 1, 2,3,5,7 & 8.10. Union: Bangala; 34 Villages ofwards no. 2, 3,4,5,6 & 8.

11. Union: Solop; 37 Villages ofwards no. 1, 3,6,7,8 & 9.

12. Union: Solonga; 29 Villages ofwards no. 3,6,7,8 & 9.

13. Union: Borohor; 25 Villages ofwards no. 5,6,7,8 & 9.

Information Sources:All members of Union Parishad


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2.6 Map of Most Vulnerable Areas:


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2.7 Main Sectors of the Development PlanningDevelopment Planning is to achieve the necessary purpose of gathering information aboutthe past and present status of and future predictions to decide right course of action.

The brief description of various development sectors and its coordination with risk reductionare given below:

Table-2.5: Sectors of development planning of Ullahpara

Sectors Hazard Description Coordination withDRR

Agriculture Flood 15,000 acres of agricultural crops of 15unions with 30,000 HHs under Ullahparamight be submerged if flood comesagain like 2004 or 2007.

Have to Introduceflood tolerant cropvarieties

Have to cultivateearly harvesting crops

For developmentof agriculture sectorwater drainage andsupply system have toinitiate.

River Erosion 2,000 HHs of Ullahpara will be affectedseriously with roads, education institute,business center and hat-bazaar if rivererosion continues as like as every year.

Drought 26,500 acres of crop like paddy, jute,wheat, of 15 unions can be burnt due tolack of water. Food crisis will be risen inat least 90,000 HHs.

Tornado 22,000 acres of crop like paddy, jute,wheat, of 15 unions can be damaged ifTornado will hit again like 2013.Similarly, food crisis and agriculturalseed can be shortage.

Fisheries Flood Once again like flood in 2007, 697ponds and canals can be washed awaywith small and medium carp of fifteenunions of Ullahpara Upazila. Fish crisiscan be seen and afterwards fish fries

and mother fishes for cultivation will beshortage. Fishermen and fish cultivatormight be faced huge losses financially.

Repair and buildembankment

Create awareness toprepare good pond

Provide training to

fish cultivator3-tiers based fish

cultivation

Assist affectedfishermen

River Erosion A total of 49 ponds will be extinct due toextensive river erosion in UllahparaPourashava, Hatikumrul, Borohor,Panchkouroshi, Solop, Purnimagati,Mohonpur, Durganagor resulting fishcultivator and fishermen will lossfinancial benefit.

Drought 735 ponds might be dry due to droughtin 15 unions of this Upazila. Fishcultivation will decrease and moreover,

fish crisis can be seen.Heavy Rainfall Once again like heavy rainfall in 2006,

780 ponds of 15 unions can bedamaged.

Livestock Flood Once again like the flood of 2007, thelikelihood of livestock of all 15 unionscan be at risk and finally the livestockrearing will be disrupted

Built earthen killa

Create pastures landin government fallowland

Inspired for producepastures feed

Integrated cultivationof fish, duck andvegetables

Hazard tolerant

Drought Once again like the Drought of 2008,pastures feed can be shortage in all 15unions by burning the green grasses.Livestock may disrupt hugely.

Tornado Once again like the Tornado of 2013,

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people will lose their interest to rearingthe pastures.

hybrid birds/animalscultivation.

Ensure the supply ofvaccine

Heavy Rainfall Once again like the heavy rainfall of2006, low land areas of all unions will godown of water. It might the reason ofdifferent diseases and even death.

Health Flood Once again like flood of 2007, elderly,disable, pregnant, and children of 15000HHs of Ullahpara Upazila can beattacked by water borne disease. Even itmight be cause of death.

Increase awarenesssubject to health

Supply necessarymedicine for primarytreatment.

Adequateimmunization andvaccination

Drought Due to Drought disable, pregnant andchildren can be attacked by variousdiseases of all 15 unions of this Upazila.

Cold wave andFog

If cold wave and dense fog rise likeevery year, human, birds and animalsdiseases will be increased. Especially, inheavy winter children, elderly and

disabled people might be affected more.Crop damage may be increased due todense fog.

Plant more trees

Distribution of wintercloth

Create awareness in

terms of wearingwarm cloths andcold relateddiseases

Livelihoods Flood Once again like the flood of 2007,different professional categories can belost their jobs; their family can be facedfinancial losses that ultimately createsbarrier in path of development.

Provide training tocreate sustainablealternative livelihood

Creation ofsustainablealternativelivelihoods

Sources of incomefor women in thehomesteadMake the best use oflocal resources andlivelihoods To create groupsbased forestrymeasures toincrease foodsecurity in social

River Erosion Once again like the river erosion of2007, many professional categories likefishermen, fish cultivator, businessmen,service holders might be faced financial

crisis.Drought Once again like the Drought of 2008, at

least one lakh peoples of 6 unions mightbe affected in livelihood and it resultsfood crisis will be raised.

Heavy Rainfall Once again like the extreme rainfall of2006, local land, agriculturalcrops/lands, loom industry of all unionsmight be water logged and results daylabor, business and loom worker can belost their livelihoods.

Vegetation Flood Once again like the flood of 2007, thecrisis can be seen in wood, fruit andoxygen at all unions of Ullahpara.

Tree plantation at bothside of theembankment; awarelocal people to planttrees around thehomestd. increaseenvironment relatedawareness;take legal initiative tostop illegal felling

Drought If Drought may see, trees can be dyingin all unions of Ullahpara Upazilaextensively. It increases the likelihood ofenvironmental damage and financialcrisis of the local people.

Tornado Once again like the Tornado of 2013,the tree can be broken down and resultsthe environment of local area andfinancial condition of stakeholders mightbe damaged.


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Infrastructure Flood Roads, educational institutions, businessenterprises, haat and bazaar can bepartly or fully submerged by flood if ithits such like of 2007. People might beunprivileged from health services.

- The road to thetop & seasoned

- Construction ofdam andrenovation

- To build thenecessaryculverts andbridges

- Construction ofsluice gate

- Construction ofadequate cycloneshelter centre

- Plantation of treeat both side of theroad and canal

- Interest free loanfor construction ofdisaster toleranthome.

River Erosion If rive erosion occur again, roads,educational institutions, businessenterprises and haat-bazars can beextinct in the river womb. Overall 2,000HHs might be affected in such erosion.

Tornado If Tornado hit again like 2013,educational institutions, households, andbusiness enterprises might be destroyedpartially or completely.

Loom Industry Flood Once again like flood of 2007, 750 loomindustries of 5755 household ofDurganagor, Hatikumrul, Borohor,Solop, Panchkouroshi, UllahparaPourashava and Ramkrisnopur unionsof Ullahpara Upazila might besubmerged in water and thosehouseholds can be affected financially.

Install the loomhouse at the top place

Cluser based loomindustries

Loan for looms

Move the loomfactory from the riverbank

River Erosion Once again like the river erosion of2007, 70-80 loom households of 5unions of Ullahpara might be damaged

seriously.Heavy Rainfall Once again like the heavy rainfall of2006, loom families of 7 unions might beaffected severely.

Information Sources: All UP and community people


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2.9 Seasonal Calendar of HazardTable-2.6: Seasonal calendar of hazards

The below table shows the name of hazards that hit in the following month:

Sl Hazards April May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

1 Flood

2 Rive Erosion3 Drought

4 Tornado

5 Heavy Rainfall

6 Cold Wave/Fog

Calender AnalysisThese hazards are not organized in all year round but in some months its effect found moreand in some months it found less that have been shown on above chart. It is known by thediscussion of participants which is given below:

o Flood is the main hazard of Ullahpara Upazila. It extensively damages the

homestead, communication system and livelihoods of this area. It is stay frommid July to mid August.

o The homes, roads, social and educational institutions, crops and livestock arebeing extinct in river because of river erosion. It starts from mid March to October.

o Cold wave is the prime problem of this Upazila. Here the effect of fog and coldwave is more due to adjacent river Jamuna and existence of other small rivers.The cold wave comes from Himalaya causes cold-related several diseases.

o Tornado is another dangerous hazard that affects the homes, communicationsystem, and vegetation of the area. It happens from the mid March to mid Mayand from mid September to mid December.

o Drought is one of the hazards of the Upazila. Much more crops are damaged dueto Drought. Moreover, pond water scarcity and downward of ground water is theresults of drought. It happens from April to June.

2.10 Seasonal Calendar of LivelihoodsTable-2.7: Seasonal calendar of livelihoods

The below table shows the livelihoods or income generating activities of Ullahpara Upazila:

Sector ofLivelihood

April May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

Agriculture

Fishermen

Day Labor

Business


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Analysis of Livelihood Seasonal Calendar

The analysis revealed that agricultural work starts from the November to till May butDecember, January, April and May have more work load. Besides, on other monthsthere have also been some works in this Upazila.

All round the year fishermen are catching fishes in rivers and Beels/ wetlands. But onthe month of July the fishermen see more.

Agriculture and Loom industries are the main field of work opportunities for day labor.All year round the worker is working as it is available here.

Loom is the foremost business of this Upazila. Almost 7% of the people are directlyor indirectly engaged with this business.

2.11 Life and Livelihood related Vulnerability

The main livelihood opportunities and which hazard/disaster affects the livelihoods are givenbelow:

Table-2.8: Life and livelihood related vulnerability

Livelihoods

Hazard/Disaster

Flood Rivererosion Northwestern Drought Heavyrainfall Cold Wave

Agriculture

Fishermen -

Day labor

Business

Loom industry and agriculture are the prime employment sectors in Ullahpara Upazila. So,loom industry and agriculture sector affects seriously due to flood. Agricultural sector isdamaged by all possible hazards. Besides, fish sector is affected only due to flood, heavyrainfall and drought. All hazards are responsible for damaging scope of day labor andbusiness. In 2007 flood most of the loom industry was shut down and the 80% agriculture

based household lost their capital for 2004 and 2007 flood. For last five years cold wave,most of the aged and aged day labours had faced difficult time tot go outside for work.

2.12 Description of Sector Based hazard and risk

Identification of vulnerable sector in the Upazila. The table below shows details:Table-2.9: Sector based hazard and risk

Hazards

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River Erosion -

Drought - - - - -

North Wester - - - - - -

Heavy Rainfall - - - - - - -

Cold Wave & Fog - - - - - -

All social components 15 unions including crops, vegetation, livestock, fish resources,homes, infrastructure, roads, bridge/culvert, educational institutions, health and sheltercentre are affected due to flood.

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year due to the river erosion crops, homes, roads, culverts, educational institutions of thementioned areas are damaged and even those social resources are extinct in the wombof the river.

Drought adversely affects the social components of Ullahpara Upazila. Due to it cropsare damaged, vegetation are die, livestock have lack of food, water crisis are commonphenomenon. Moreover, the possibility of break out various diseases especially diarrheaattacks the children.

Though north Tornado is not a common incident of this Upazila but sometimes it hitscrops, vegetation and homes and damage heavily.

Heavy rainfall is now an irregular issue in this area. Now rain does not come in time butwhen comes it damages the crops, breakdown the roads and creates crisis of food andfodder for livestock. Sometimes, loom businessmen also affect by heavy rain and theycannot carry out their usual work regularly.

Public life has been hampered every year due to cold wave and fog. Child and elderlyare attacked by cold born diseases in this time. The tendency of road accident isincreased due to heavy fog. Even crops, seed bed and vegetable are damaged due to

dense fog.

2.13 Climate Change and its possible effect

Climate is a measure of the average pattern of variation in temperature, humidity,atmospheric pressure, wind, precipitation, atmospheric particle count and othermeteorological variables in a given region over long periods of 20-30 years. Climate isdifferent fromweather, in that weather only describes the short-term conditions of thesevariables in a given region. Climate change is a significant and lasting change in thestatistical distribution ofweather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millionsof years. It may be a change in average weather conditions, or in the distribution ofweather around the average conditions (i.e. more or fewer extreme weather events).

Climate change is caused by factors such as biotic processes, variations in solarradiation received by Earth, plate tectonics, and volcanic eruptions. Certain humanactivities have also been identified as significant causes of recent climate change, oftenreferred to as "global warming". The impact of climate change on different sectors isgiven below:

Table-2.10: Climate change and its effect

sectors Hazards Description

Agriculture Flood Untimely flood may occur due to climate change that can submergeagricultural lands resulting in widespreaddamage tocrops. Due tosealevel rise water in the river may also increase thatcanreduce theamount ofarable land which can lead toa shortage of food.

Drought Due to climate change serious water crisis may happens all around insummer season because of hot weather. Irrigation may be hampereddue to depletion of ground water table. As a result food production willdecrease and there might be shortage of food in the area.

HeavyRainfall

Due to climate change there might be rain at wrong time in stead ofright time which cancauseextensive damage tocrops.

Fisheries Flood There might be untimely flood in Ullahpara Upazila due to climatechange. As a result the ponds will be submerged and thus fish willcome out from the ponds resulting in heavy financial losses to the fishfarmer.

RiverErosion

Due to climate change there might be flood at wrong time in the area.The river may change its directions causing serious river erosion, as aresult many fish ponds can be devoured in the womb of the river andthe farmers will incur loss. It will cause financial loss to the farmers andat the same time there might be shortage of fish in the area.
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sectors Hazards Description

Drought Dry out of water as a result of drought and shrinking of under groundwater layer due to climate change, the fishes in the ponds, canals,Beel (wetland) and rivers can die and reproduction can fall. It willcause reduction of fish production. Thus there might be shortage offish in the area and shortage of protein among people.

HeavyRainfall

The fishers can undergo huge loss due to submergence of ponds andsubsequent come out of the fish from the pond as a result of

unseasonal heavy downpour.Coldwave &

Fog

Due to climate change the growth of fish can be decreased fromsevere cold. The target of fish production may be hampered andfarmer will be incur financial loss.

Livestock Flood Untimely flood can cause serious shortage of food/fodder including lifethreat to livestock as a result cattle rearing can be disrupted.

Drought Severe drought due to climate change might cause burning of thegrasses resulting in shortage of animal food/fodder. Different diseasescan also break out, which can lead to loss of livestock and overallaffect on livestock sector.

HeavyRainfall

Heavy rainfall causes the submerging of low lands of the areas indifferent Unions Ullahpra Upazila due to climate change and hencethere might be food shortage for livestock.

Health Flood Due to climate change if flood like 2007 happens then water bornedisease will affect to human health and even it might cause death.

drought Due to severe drought elderly, disabled, pregnant and all other peopleincluding children may attacked by various diseases that can ruinpeople's lives.

HeavyRainfall

Various diseases may out break due to water logging in the filled upditches and canals and subsequent human excrete, rotting of filths,death animals and other garbage from the heavy rain resulting from theclimate change. People of the area may face serious health crisis.

Cold

wave &Fog

Due to climate change there might be severe cold in winter and very hot

in summer. Diseases of birds/animal may increase. Children, elderly anddisabled people can be affected more, especially in severe cold, andthey may even die.

Livelihoods Flood Due to flood different professional groups can lose their occupation andthey may become unemployed for life long. As a result, every householdof the area may seriously be financially affected.

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