Community perception towards dam disaster and flood vulnerability in the surrounding area of Pergau dam of Kuala Yong, Kelantan

Muda, Rahsidi Sabri and Mohd. Hussain, Mohd. Ramzi and Tukiman, Izawati and Md Amin, Mohamad Faiq and Norkhairi, Fatin Faiqa and Mohamad Nadzri, Amira Arisya (2025) Community perception towards dam disaster and flood vulnerability in the surrounding area of Pergau dam of Kuala Yong, Kelantan. Journal of Xidian University, 19 (9). pp. 224-234. ISSN 1001-2400

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Abstract

Pergau Hydroelectric dam in Kuala Yong, Jeli, Kelantan is Malaysia's second-largest hydroelectric power station, utilizing runoff water from Pergau River hill streams. The dam serves multiple purposes, including flood control, water supply, irrigation, power generation, and recreation. However, downstream communities may face heightened flood vulnerability due to their proximity to the river. This study aims to enhance community awareness and perception towards dam disaster and flood vulnerability in the surrounding area of Pergau Dam. It outlines three objectives: (i) to identify the lives and livelihoods of the communities directly affected by any probable failure of the Pergau dam, Kuala Yong (before and after); (ii) to alert and educate the affected community as a disaster resilient community through capability formation and capacity building human resource; and (iii) to assess the effectiveness of early warning system and DRM program conducted by TNB to the communities downstream of Pergau dam. A quantitative approach was utilized for data collection through 500 questionnaire surveys from four villages within the Pergau dam. The study reveals that lack of direct disaster experience influences perceptions, emphasizing the need for educational initiatives. Local environmental awareness contributes to community knowledge of risks. Respondents expressed concerns about potential harm, necessitating disaster risk management to alleviate apprehension. While most respondents expressed readiness to face disasters, targeted interventions are needed for those unprepared, with a focus on emergency alarms, safety equipment, and designated refuge areas. The study concludes that addressing disparities in safety perceptions through targeted awareness programs and community engagement can enhance overall disaster resilience in the Pergau Dam area.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3177/123218
Uncontrolled Keywords:	downstream communities; awareness and perception; disaster; flood vulnerability; community engagement
Subjects:	A General Works > AS Academies and learned societies (General) BPC Science and Technology in Islam BPG Islamic geography BPG Islamic geography > BPG113 Environmental ethics/responsibility. Sustainable living. G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE196 Sustainable living H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM711 Groups and organizations H Social Sciences > HS Societies secret benevolent etc > HS1355 Other societies H Social Sciences > HS Societies secret benevolent etc > HS1501 Other societies. By classes H Social Sciences > HS Societies secret benevolent etc > HS2501 Clubs. Clubs and societies for special classes H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT401 Rural groups. Rural sociology H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT51 Human settlements. Communities H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT601 Classes
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Landscape Architecture
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain
Date Deposited:	17 Sep 2025 16:24
Last Modified:	17 Sep 2025 16:26
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/123218

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