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Community-Integrated Flood Resilience In Kerala: Assessing The Disaster Governance Framework

Author(s) Fahmi K P
Country India
Abstract Flood disasters pose a significant challenge globally, and Kerala is particularly vulnerable due to its unique geographical features, rapid urbanization, and changing climate. The devastating floods of 2018 and subsequent years underscored the urgency for robust, inclusive, and community-driven disaster governance. This study examines the concept of community resilience in disaster management. In the context of Kerala, the study critically analyses existing disaster management policies, including those of the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), and evaluates the gaps and challenges in cur-rent frameworks. Emphasis is placed on the role of local self-government institutions (LSGIs) and initiatives like the Nammal Namukkayi campaign, which have shown promise in integrating community perspectives into disaster planning.
The findings reveal that Kerala's disaster governance framework has made strides in decentralization and public engagement but requires further enhancements in inclusivity, capacity building, and the adoption of innovative tools and community-based flood early warning systems (CBFEWS). Key barriers, including financial constraints, coordination issues, and resource limitations, also emerge as critical factors needing attention. Based on the analysis, the study proposes actionable recommendations to improve community resilience to floods in Kerala. The study also stresses the importance of continuous collaboration between government agencies, NGOs, and local communities to ensure that policies are effectively translated into practice. By focusing on community participation and inclusivity, the proposed recommendations seeks to transform Kerala's flood disaster governance from a reactive to a proactive and sustainable system, ultimately building a resilient society capable of withstanding future flood challenges.
Keywords Community Resilience, Flood, Disaster Risk Governance
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-03
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