Using ECMWF's Forecasts (UEF2019)

Some humanitarian crises are due to the effects of forecastable phenomena such as heatwaves or hurricanes. In principle, it is possible to take forecast-based action in advance of the event, that can reduce the impact or simply accelerate the response. Using ECMWF forecasts effectively in this context is a balance between the timescale of useful action (more can be done to reduce impact with...

Flooding is the most common natural hazard in Bangladesh, occurring annually and causing huge economic losses. There are several reasons that cause flooding-geographical location, topography, monsoon climate etc. The country is located at the downstream of the three big river basins-the Ganges, the Brahmaputra and the Meghna; and during the monsoon period (June to September) transboundary flow...