Overview

Original Research

PERCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL IMPACT OF FLOOD – A STUDY ON KERALA FLOODS

BASHEER K.S 1, and Dr. RUPA GUNASEELAN 2.

Vol 17, No 11 ( 2022 )   |  DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7307769   |   Author Affiliation: Full Time Research Scholar, BSMED, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 1; Professor and Director I/c, BSMED, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 2.   |   Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 67-76   |   To cite: BASHEER K.S, and Dr. RUPA GUNASEELAN. (2022). PERCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL IMPACT OF FLOOD – A STUDY ON KERALA FLOODS. 17(11), 67–76. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7307769   |   Published on: 09-11-2022

Abstract

The earth's climate has changed drastically over time. Climate change was caused by natural and manmade factors. Kerala is an Indian tourist hotspot. August 2018 was one of the state's worst monsoons. More than a million people have been displaced by Kerala's relentless monsoon rains. This study evaluates the communal and institutional impact of the Kerala flood. This study focuses on community vulnerability and resilience. Floods threaten most homes. It's crucial to examine their perceived vulnerability for present and future planning. Data was collected through key informant interviews, field surveys, and household questionnaires. The study proposes incorporating community coping methods and preferences into public awareness campaigns, early warning systems, and disaster management measures. Whatever it is, we must understand why. Climate change and natural disasters will affect water, air, agriculture, infrastructure, health, education, bio-diversity, forests, and socioeconomic sectors. Natural disasters can't be stopped, but we can lessen their impact. It's crucial to learn from such situations to reduce their impact.

Keywords

Climate change; Disaster; India; Kerala; Monsoon; Rainfall; Flood