As a result of urbanization and climate change, urban areas are increasingly vulnerable to
flooding, which can have devastating effects on the loss of life and property. Remote sensing …

Vulnerability to hazards not only relies on the extent of natural hazards but also depends on
the social and economic conditions of the communities. Therefore, this study intends to …

Recent years have seen a growing recognition of and attention to strengthening community
flood resilience as a key leverage for achieving sustainable flood risk management. The …

Flooding in Kashmir results from a complex interplay of physical, sociopolitical, and
economic factors, which presents a severe environmental challenge. The intricate interplay …

In view of increasing cyclonic activity in the Indian Ocean, nations in southern Africa should
prepare well for flood-related disasters. This paper critically examined the level of …

There is consensus that the risk of flooding is increasing in many parts of Africa and globally
due to climate variability and change-induced extreme weather events. Floods are often …

Despite the devastating nature of riverbank erosion, existing studies hardly address the
complex nature of vulnerability affecting the livelihoods of erosion-prone residents. Hence …

In the context of climate change, a significant increase in the flood risk is expected, which
may lead to an intensification of the social impacts of disasters. Social impacts significantly …

An assessment of social vulnerability to natural hazards poses an enormous challenge for
disaster risk reduction efforts across the World. For successful implementation of risk …

Disasters result from the interactions of hazards and vulnerability conditions. Considering
the perspectives of survivors of a disaster event is critical for reducing the progression of …