Publications by authors named "Mafrid Haydar"
North-Western section of Bangladesh is experiencing a protracted decrease in precipitation, irregular rainfall, and the depletion of ground water, which results in water scarcity and extreme dry weather that impedes the production of agricultural commodities and threatens the people's way of life. Analyzing the precipitation deficit and ground water deficit, along with vegetation cover, temperature condition, and the condition of the vegetation is a crucial component of drought vulnerability assessment. Rajshahi Zilla, a region of Bangladesh located in the middle of the Barind tract, is experiencing a severe water shortage.
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- The research investigates Bangladesh's vulnerability to drought by looking at 24 factors across four categories: meteorological, hydrological, agricultural, and socioeconomic, using the Analytic Hierarchy Process for analysis.
- Data collection included pairwise comparisons from literature, expert opinions, and online interviews with 30 professionals, resulting in a drought vulnerability map that highlights varying levels of vulnerability across different regions.
- Key findings show the eastern hills region has the highest vulnerability at 56.85%, while the north-west region also shows significant vulnerability (40.39%). The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers to enhance drought management strategies.