Rendani B. Munyai|Agnes Musyoki|Nthaduleni Samuel Nethengwe
An assessment of flood vulnerability and adaptation: A case study of Hamutsha-Muungamunwe village, Makhado municipality
University of Venda|University of Venda|University of Venda
study assesses flood vulnerability levels vulnerability determinants flood vulnerability coping strategies flood hazards vulnerability resilience local communities key concepts study households vulnerable flood hazards therefore important measure levels vulnerability assess responses current future planning flood vulnerability index used measure extent flood vulnerability key informant interviews field surveys household questionnaires used collect data results show vulnerability flood community determined nature soil dwelling type employment education amount rainfall season social economic components scored higher physical environment social factors higher economic factors contextual coping strategies community temporary relocation evacuation safe area waiting government neighbours help study recommends public awareness campaigns early warning systems improved disaster management strategies must take consideration differentiated levels vulnerability community coping mechanisms preferences