Coping strategies in response to riverine floods during pandemic time: a household study in Kurigram, Bangladesh

Mustari, Sohela and Hossain, Md. Shamim (2023) Coping strategies in response to riverine floods during pandemic time: a household study in Kurigram, Bangladesh. IIUM JOURNAL OF HUMAN SCIENCES, 5 (2). pp. 31-44. E-ISSN 2682-8731

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Abstract

Bangladesh is one of the countries at risk of COVID-19 and climate change. The lockdown efforts failed to flatten the curve and needed to be more effective. As a result, the significant risk of transmission is obvious, given the rising incidence of cases. Due to climate risks like cyclones, floods, landslides, and heat waves, a multiple hazards scenario could arise in this country. This study sought to evaluate the potential vulnerabilities of a confluence of infectious disease epidemics and natural hazards like floods. This study used a mixed methodological approach to examine the multi-hazard scenario in a resource-constrained area with a high population density. This study used a questionnaire survey with 150 respondents and in-depth interviews with 20 villagers. The findings showed a high likelihood of worsening the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic if a climatic disaster like a flood occurs. This nation's inadequate and frail healthcare system cannot handle the extraordinary load. A lack of sectoral collaboration, communication and risk assessment could limit the government's contingency strategy. A strict strategic plan for emergency response and short-term and long-term management should be developed in light of the unprecedented worst-case scenarios.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Coping strategies, riverine floods, pandemic time, COVID-19, Bangladesh
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Sohela Mustari
Date Deposited:	05 Feb 2024 15:54
Last Modified:	05 Feb 2024 15:54
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/110713

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