Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 26, issue 5
Articles | Volume 26, issue 5
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-1997-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-1997-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 26, issue 5
Research article
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04 May 2026
Research article |  | 04 May 2026

Landfalling tropical cyclones significantly reduce Bangladesh's energy security

Kieran M. R. Hunt and Hannah C. Bloomfield

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Bangladesh’s power grid is highly vulnerable to tropical cyclones. Using nearly a decade of daily data, we show landfalling storms cut national electricity supply by about 20 % on the day, with coastal regions hit hardest (up to 38 %). Damage comes from high winds, storm surge and heavy rain. Power imports from India often can’t help during big events because both areas are struck together. Building sturdier, climate-resilient infrastructure is essential.
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