Further Development of Forecasting Model for Storm Surge Hazard along the Coast of Bangladesh

Hasibun Naher^1, and Gour Chandra Paul²

¹Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, BRAC University, 66 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh

²Department of Mathematics, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh

Cite this paper:
Hasibun Naher and Gour Chandra Paul. Further Development of Forecasting Model for Storm Surge Hazard along the Coast of Bangladesh. American Journal of Environmental Protection. 2019; 7(2):52-55. doi: 10.12691/env-7-2-3

Abstract

In this study, numerical prediction of surge associated with a storm is made through finite difference method accurately incorporating the coastal complexities along the coast of Bangladesh. In incorporating the coastal complexities with a considerable accuracy, (1/120) grid resolution is used. To incorporate river dynamics, the fresh water discharge through the Meghna River is taken into account. Simulated results by the study are found to be in good agreement with the available observations and reported data. For better forecasting, estimation of flooding is of importance, which is responsible for most death. Thus, the main objective of this paper is to develop an effective numerical model that will help to reduce the death during storm surges along the coastal area of Bangladesh.

Keywords:
tropical cyclone numerical model storm surge Bangladesh coastal flooding

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