Impact of Climate Change on Drought Phenomenon

Climate is changing which is an established fact and human activities (mainly developed countries) are responsible for rapid changing of climatic indicators. Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable country towards climate change phenomenon. North-western region of Bangladesh is mainly vulnerable for drought and is an important agricultural hub. Changing pattern of climatic indicators influences this regions hydrological cycle which is causing hydrological drought and climatological drought. The drought phenomenon has devastating impact on agricultural economy as well as on environment.

About the author

Occupation: Research AssociateInstitution : Dhaka School of Economics, University of Dhaka. Post-graduation: Masters of Economics (Environmental Economics) form University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.Graduation: Bachelor of Urban and Rural Planning (BURP) from Khulna University,Khulna , Bangladesh.

Product details

• Authors: Khandaker Masudu Rahaman, Khandaker Masudur Rahaman, Fazle Ra Sadeque Ahmed, Fazle Rabbi Sadeque Ahmed
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2015
• EAN: 9783659742545
• ISBN: 978-3-659-74254-5
• No. of pages: 96
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Miscellaneous