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Assessing Community Resilience to Flood Disasters: A Case Study of Temerloh, Pahang

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  • Nor Lita Fadilah Rameli

    (Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Nuriah Abd Majid

    (Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Ahmad Fariz Mohamed

    (Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia)

Abstract

Rapid urbanization and development have led to a significant number of Malaysians living in flood-prone areas, exacerbating the impact of natural disasters such as floods. This study aims to identify the factors influencing community resilience both before and after flood events in Temerloh, Pahang. Data were collected via questionnaires distributed to 350 flood victims. Key findings reveal that long-term residents exhibit higher resilience due to local knowledge and preparedness strategies. The study highlights the importance of integrating local experiences into flood management policies to enhance community resilience. The results reveal that large flood-prone areas experience frequent flooding, contributing to considerable community distress. This distress is somewhat alleviated by the support provided by government agencies and NGOs, which includes relief efforts, emergency services, and flood defense construction. Additionally, community involvement in flood management was found to have a statistically significant impact ( p < 0.05). The study highlights the need for enhanced flood management strategies that address psychological aspects to reduce negative impacts on the community.

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  • Nor Lita Fadilah Rameli & Nuriah Abd Majid & Ahmad Fariz Mohamed, 2024. "Assessing Community Resilience to Flood Disasters: A Case Study of Temerloh, Pahang," Geographies, MDPI, vol. 4(3), pages 1-13, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jgeogr:v:4:y:2024:i:3:p:31-595:d:1470187
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