The Haor region faces unique topographical challenges that set it apart from other areas in Bangladesh. Flash floods have become an annual occurrence, submerging agricultural lands for approximately six months each year. Consequently, the Haor inhabitants heavily rely on Boro paddy as their primary crop during the remaining months. The entire family, both men and women, actively participate in rice harvesting, threshing, drying, and packaging to protect their harvest from early floods. However, they often find themselves spending nights in the Haor without any nearby shelter or drinking water source.

Furthermore, the Haor serves as a fishing hub, attracting countless individuals during the monsoon season. Unfortunately, the absence of safe shelters leaves them exposed to the heightened risks of lightning strikes, flash floods, and boat accidents. Reports from major dailies have highlighted the vulnerability of low-lying haor areas, with Sunamganj recognised as one of the most lightning-prone places in the world. Tragically, within a year, 28 lives were lost, and six individuals were injured during activities such as paddy harvesting, cattle rearing, and fishing.

To address these challenges and foster resilience against climate change impacts, the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change also known as LoGIC, supported by UNDP, UNCDF, EU and Sweden, initiated the construction of lightning sheds. Under the Performance-Based Climate Resilience Grant (PBCRG), three multipurpose lightning sheds were built in Chayar haor, Bahara, Atgaon Union, Shalla upazila, and Kaliakota haor of Rafinagar Union, Derai upazila. The sheds, designed for year-round suitability, feature two stories, with the first-floor housing a tube well that benefits the entire community. Solar panels were also installed to ensure visibility and usability during night-time.