Staff Reporter
The technology currently being used can make forecast of cyclone track, wind speed, landfall and flood level in the rivers, but for disaster preparedness and emergency response, the extent of such havoc forecasting in the coastal belt still lags behind.
Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) model can make this forecast. A seminar held at the LGED Bhaban, Agargaon in the city on Tuesday came up with the assertion. The seminar was chaired by Professor Jamilur Reza Chowdhury, Vice Chancellor, BRAC University. IWM Executive Director Emaduddin Ahmed briefed the seminar. [Read more]