Flood forecast-based action development of matrix and triggers (Bangladesh)

The project, Scaling-up Flood Forecast-based Action and Learning in Bangladesh (SUFAL-II) is focusing on building capacity of institutions and communities to implement FbA to reduce the loss and damages from impacts of monsoon floods. It is also focusing on developing a harmonized early action protocol where the financing mechanism would be emphasized. SUFAL project aims at scaling up a flood forecast-based action mechanism involving Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) of Bangladesh Water Development Board, Department of Disaster.

This guideline recommends that the forecasters and technical experts determine the prevailing scenario at any instance based on different forecast products. When the forecasters/technical experts forecast a particular scenario, the disaster managers can decide on the actions from the predetermined list against that scenario considering anticipated impacts and recommendations from the technical experts.