'This is a near worst-case scenario for one of the most storm surge flood vulnerable regions in the world,' one scientist warned. 'I hate to say it but we're looking at a potential mass casualty event.'
."Strong wind, heavy rains, and subsequent flash floods and mudslides could destroy shelters, community centers, and health clinics, depriving thousands of essential services and humanitarian aid."
"As a low-lying country with major cities in coastal areas, Bangladesh is particularly vulnerable to climate change, which makes annual weather events—such as cyclones—more intense and frequent," said Rahman."The impacts—loss of life, destroyed crops, challenges to livelihoods, damage to homes and infrastructure—are often borne by the people and communities who have contributed least to the climate crisis: Bangladesh, for example, emits less than 1% of global CO2 emissions.
"Additionally, the government of Bangladesh needs to develop an inclusive evacuation plan in collaboration with U.N. agencies, humanitarian organizations, and the refugee and host communities," she stressed."The plan should prioritize access to emergency shelters, ensuring family unity, and the protection of vulnerable groups, including women, children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
To assist refugees and local host communities as they brace for Cyclone Mocha, IOM said that it"is strengthening camp infrastructure, preparing for medical emergencies, and supporting volunteers in cyclone preparedness.""grave concerns" about the storm's potential impacts on"already vulnerable and displaced communities" in neighboring Myanmar, where a military junta rules.
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