Flood hazard in a semi-closed basin in northern Ethiopia: Impact and resilience
Even though flooding is a threat to rural communities in plains drained by ephem-eral rivers, the magnitude of its impact, coping/prevention mechanisms, and the implications for river management are not well known. In this study, data were collected using a phenomenological- based research design. F...
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| author | Demissie, Biadgilgn Teklemariam, Dereje Haile, Mitiku Meaza, Hailemariam Nyssen, Jan Billi, Paolo Abera, Wuletawu Gebrehiwot, Misgina Haug, Ruth Eetvelde, Veerle van |
| author_browse | Abera, Wuletawu Billi, Paolo Demissie, Biadgilgn Eetvelde, Veerle van Gebrehiwot, Misgina Haile, Mitiku Haug, Ruth Meaza, Hailemariam Nyssen, Jan Teklemariam, Dereje |
| author_facet | Demissie, Biadgilgn Teklemariam, Dereje Haile, Mitiku Meaza, Hailemariam Nyssen, Jan Billi, Paolo Abera, Wuletawu Gebrehiwot, Misgina Haug, Ruth Eetvelde, Veerle van |
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| description | Even though flooding is a threat to rural communities in plains drained by ephem-eral rivers, the magnitude of its impact, coping/prevention mechanisms, and the implications for river management are not well known. In this study, data were collected using a phenomenological- based research design. Field observations, a questionnaire (n = 440), key informant interviews (10), and one focus group dis-cussion (with seven discussants) were used to collect the desired data from flood- prone farmers. As the results show, 42% of the respondents believe that flooding has become stronger over the past 20 years, whereas 38% believe there has been no change. As mitigation measures, 52% of the respondents suggested evacuating to neighbouring villages as the best option. Most of the damage was experienced in farmlands (including crops, either harvested or standing) and settlements. As coping mechanisms, 31% of the respondents were displaced, whereas an addi-tional 40% were forced to construct new houses for their settlement. Chi- square testing showed that the farmers’ responses statistically varied among different groups (p < .001). In the meantime, community participation in flood control and catchment management is important. Improving flood management knowledge and the skills of different groups in a community is equally important. In this case, a qualitative inquiry approach was a good option to assess the hydrological conditions of rivers. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1167122025-12-08T09:54:28Z Flood hazard in a semi-closed basin in northern Ethiopia: Impact and resilience Demissie, Biadgilgn Teklemariam, Dereje Haile, Mitiku Meaza, Hailemariam Nyssen, Jan Billi, Paolo Abera, Wuletawu Gebrehiwot, Misgina Haug, Ruth Eetvelde, Veerle van drylands flood damage flooding knowledge management rivers impact assessment resilience tierras de secano daño por inundación inundación Even though flooding is a threat to rural communities in plains drained by ephem-eral rivers, the magnitude of its impact, coping/prevention mechanisms, and the implications for river management are not well known. In this study, data were collected using a phenomenological- based research design. Field observations, a questionnaire (n = 440), key informant interviews (10), and one focus group dis-cussion (with seven discussants) were used to collect the desired data from flood- prone farmers. As the results show, 42% of the respondents believe that flooding has become stronger over the past 20 years, whereas 38% believe there has been no change. As mitigation measures, 52% of the respondents suggested evacuating to neighbouring villages as the best option. Most of the damage was experienced in farmlands (including crops, either harvested or standing) and settlements. As coping mechanisms, 31% of the respondents were displaced, whereas an addi-tional 40% were forced to construct new houses for their settlement. Chi- square testing showed that the farmers’ responses statistically varied among different groups (p < .001). In the meantime, community participation in flood control and catchment management is important. Improving flood management knowledge and the skills of different groups in a community is equally important. In this case, a qualitative inquiry approach was a good option to assess the hydrological conditions of rivers. 2021-07 2021-12-14T11:13:50Z 2021-12-14T11:13:50Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116712 en Open Access application/pdf Wiley Demissie, B.; Teklemariam, D.; Haile, M.; Meaza, H.; Nyssen, J.; Billi, P.; Abera, W.; Gebrehiwot, M.; Haug, R.; Van Eetvelde, V. (2021) Flood hazard in a semi-closed basin in northern Ethiopia: Impact and resilience. Geo: Geography and Environment 8:e00100. 20 p. ISSN: 2054-4049 |
| spellingShingle | drylands flood damage flooding knowledge management rivers impact assessment resilience tierras de secano daño por inundación inundación Demissie, Biadgilgn Teklemariam, Dereje Haile, Mitiku Meaza, Hailemariam Nyssen, Jan Billi, Paolo Abera, Wuletawu Gebrehiwot, Misgina Haug, Ruth Eetvelde, Veerle van Flood hazard in a semi-closed basin in northern Ethiopia: Impact and resilience |
| title | Flood hazard in a semi-closed basin in northern Ethiopia: Impact and resilience |
| title_full | Flood hazard in a semi-closed basin in northern Ethiopia: Impact and resilience |
| title_fullStr | Flood hazard in a semi-closed basin in northern Ethiopia: Impact and resilience |
| title_full_unstemmed | Flood hazard in a semi-closed basin in northern Ethiopia: Impact and resilience |
| title_short | Flood hazard in a semi-closed basin in northern Ethiopia: Impact and resilience |
| title_sort | flood hazard in a semi closed basin in northern ethiopia impact and resilience |
| topic | drylands flood damage flooding knowledge management rivers impact assessment resilience tierras de secano daño por inundación inundación |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116712 |
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