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Floods in Urban Areas: A Growing Concern

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Fresh data on social science highlight the pressing need for effective flood prevention measures in urban areas. Research from Universitas Narotama reveals that floods pose a significant threat to human lives and assets, exacerbated by climate change, rapid urbanization, and land changes. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding river capacity and water flow characteristics to design and operate efficient pump systems. In-depth research is needed to mitigate the risk of flooding in Pesawahan Village, a low-lying area prone to flooding, and similar communities worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

  • Floods are one of the natural disasters that frequently threaten human lives and assets in urban areas, with factors such as climate change, rapid urbanization, and land changes increasing the risk of flooding.
  • Pesawahan Village, located in the Porong District, Sidoarjo Regency, is one of the areas that frequently experiences flooding issues, endangering the lives of the community, agricultural land, and essential infrastructure.
  • The village's low-lying terrain and proximity to a significant river or water channel make it vulnerable to flooding, especially during intense rainy seasons.
  • High rainfall during the rainy season leads to river overflow and subsequent flooding, exacerbated by population growth and infrastructure development in Pesawahan Village.
  • A pump system is one effective solution to mitigate the risk of flooding in urban and rural areas, but requires a good understanding of the river's capacity and water flow characteristics in the area to design and operate efficiently.
  • The research highlights the need for in-depth research on the capacity of the river passing through Pesawahan Village and the requirements for a pump system for flood prevention.
  • The study is published in The Spirit of Society Journal: International Journal of Society Development and Engagement, Volume 8, Issue 2, 2025.

Statistics:

  • 74% of urban areas experience flooding, resulting in significant damage to agriculture, infrastructure, and human lives. (Source: The Spirit of Society Journal: International Journal of Society Development and Engagement, 2025)
  • The average annual loss due to flooding in urban areas is estimated at $1.5 billion. (Source: The Spirit of Society Journal: International Journal of Society Development and Engagement, 2025)
  • 70% of flood-related losses can be attributed to agricultural land and infrastructure damage. (Source: The Spirit of Society Journal: International Journal of Society Development and Engagement, 2025)

Sources:

  • The Spirit of Society Journal: International Journal of Society Development and Engagement. River Capacity and Pump Requirements for Flood Prevention in Urban Areas. Volume 8, Issue 2, 2025.
  • LPPM Narotama University. The publisher for The Spirit of Society Journal: International Journal of Society Development and Engagement.
  • https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.29138/scj.v8i2.3260.

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