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This assessment examines impact of Early Action linked to El Nino impacts (drought and heatwave) in Bangladesh in 2023-2024. The assessment was developed jointly by the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES), Save the Children and Mahideb Jubo Somaj Kallayan Somity (MJSKS).

The study showed that the majority of the population in the surveyed area depends on agriculture and livestock for their livelihood. Most participants, particularly women, reported that their primary occupation was housework, while men typically worked as agricultural day laborers or non-agricultural day laborers. Alarmingly, the majority of participants earned less than 5,000 BDT per month from agricultural work, and reported earning similarly from livestock activities. Overall, most locals were more prone to working in the agriculture sector. This is incredibly concerning as all respondents reported experiencing the adverse effects of the heatwave and drought, with many characterizing the events as highly devastating, particularly due to their multiple crop cultivation. The financial losses varied depending on crop type, with individual losses ranging from 1,000 BDT to 15,000 BDT. The crops grown between January and June were particularly affected, contributing to significant economic strain on farming households.