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Impacts of the 2024 heatwave on the agricultural sector in Khulna

Abstract

A heatwave in Bangladesh in 2024 significantly impacted Khulna’s agriculture, aquaculture, and livestock sectors, which are highly climate sensitive and provide the primary source of livelihood for many rural households. A post-event study conducted by Practical Action in 2025 assessed the impacts of this heatwave to identify how the prolonged high temperatures affected smallholder farmers in Khulna.

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Collections Influence and Impact
Issue date 2026-10
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