Review Paper:
Conceptualization
of Flooding Disaster: A Theoretical Perspective of Management
Guddo
Disaster Advances; Vol. 17(2); 40-45;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/172da040045; (2024)
Abstract
Globally, flooding is a common natural disaster affecting individuals and communities
by causing substantial loss of individual properties, public infrastructure, physical
environment and even threaten human lives. It is often triggered by the factors
like heavy rainfall, storms, hurricanes, flash floods which brings devastating consequences
for the affected peoples worldwide including displacement of people, loss of life,
health issues and financial losses. During 1995-2015, it affected nearly 2.3 billion
people and was responsible for 157,000 deaths globally. Therefore, it requires a
strong disaster response framework to mitigating its short and long-term impacts.
This response framework should be based on risk assessment, response strategies
and building disaster resilience to reduce the people’s overall vulnerability to
flooding disasters.
The current study aims to conceptualize the flooding disaster through the social
vulnerability theory, risk society theory and adaptive governance theory so that
policymakers and governments can develop a deeper understanding of the complex factors
that contribute to flooding disasters and prepare effective strategies to tackle
the disaster effectively. This may include implementing effective preparedness and
response measures such as early warning systems, emergency evacuation plans and
adequate infrastructure which can help mitigate the risks and subsequent impacts
of flooding on individuals and communities.
