Flooding Hazards and Mental Perception: A Theoretical Framework

Abstract

This study was focused on flooding hazards and its negative consequences at the Bandaler char area in Bangladesh. It was performed to make out the local views, long term experiences and health impact perspective to regional feature. It was observed that, people perception and observational data indicate to latent hit in the community. People views are revealed that, concept on environment and climatic variables were varied from person to person owing to educational qualification and age. Results showed that, flood frequency and its damage rate negatively impacted on mental health. In addition, a theoretical outline is drawn which could be effective to control the situational flood risk in a society. It may implies to integrated flood risk management approach whereas it is included both upcoming stage to recovery stage.