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Manirampur (Jessore)

Local Gov

A large rural upazila in southern Jessore with extensive paddy and vegetable farming on a low-lying plain prone to seasonal drainage congestion.

Indicators: Meta RWI (HDX); ERA5-Land; MODIS; Sentinel-5P; VIIRS night-lights; GHSL; Hansen v1.11; CHIRPS v2.0. Exposure: GloFAS v2.1, FABDEM, MODIS LST, ACAG PM2.5, WorldPop 2020.

Problems and issues

1. water Low-lying terrain with obstructed drainage and little permanent surface water leaves the upazila prone to seasonal waterlogging while dependent on groundwater the rest of the year. So what: Crops face both waterlogging and dry-season scarcity. Source: Bangladesh Water Development Board
2. climate disaster Intense pre-monsoon heat over the open agricultural plain stresses crops and outdoor workers through the hot months. So what: Rising heat threatens yields and farm-labour health. Source: Department of Agricultural Extension
3. air quality Brick kilns and dry-season dust raise local aerosol loading across the rural belt. So what: Seasonal dust and kiln smoke degrade rural air quality. Source: Department of Environment

Probable solutions

• Expand surface-water harvesting, re-excavate canals and ponds, and promote water-efficient irrigation to ease waterlogging and reduce groundwater dependence. Responsible: Bangladesh Water Development Board · policy proposal
• Convert fixed-chimney brick kilns to cleaner zigzag/block technology and tighten dust controls. Responsible: Department of Environment · policy proposal