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Warning for whom? Gender dimensions of cyclone early warning in coastal region of Bangladesh
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Warning for whom? Gender dimensions of cyclone early warning in coastal region of Bangladesh

Sabnam Sarmin Luna, Zobaidul Kabir and Woindrila Rani Sarker
Environmental hazards
2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17477891.2026.2691560
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This study aims to explore the Early Warning System (EWS) with a particular focus on the needs and roles of women in the context of Bangladesh. Because of its geographic location, the country has been experiencing impacts of cyclones every year. While EWS in Bangladesh is well-developed, literature indicates that receiving and understanding early warnings by women compared to men is largely ignored. This empirical study was conducted at a cyclone-prone area located in the Southern coast of Bangladesh. The findings of this study show that the existing EWS is not yet gender sensitive. Women face difficulties in accessing and receiving early warning messages from formal channels. The messages they receive are often fragmented and therefore difficult to understand. This study also clearly explores that women face distinct challenges in accessing, receiving, interpreting, and understanding the early cyclone messages compared to men. Based on key findings, this study suggests that early warning for cyclones needs to be tailored according to the specific needs and roles of women.

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