[H2] Sustainable Development under Crisis: Livelihood Recovery and Agricultural Reconstruction in Disaster- and Conflict-Affected Areas

12:40 PM - 1:10 PM JST(3:40 AM - 4:10 AM UTC)English

[1I05] Livelihood Vulnerability and Resilience in the Torrential Floodplain of Dadu Sindh.

*Muhammad Amir Akram Rao¹ (1. Toyo university)

Keywords:

DRR Disaster Risk Reduction,Climate Change,Flood Resilience,Pakistan,Socio-Economic Vulnerability,Early Warning System (EWS),Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR),,Flood Management,Pakistan,Climate Change,Logistic Regression.

1. Due to recent climate change, the frequency of floods in Pakistan has increased. These devastating floods have significantly impacted the livelihoods of people in the affected areas. In recent years, the 2010 super floods and the 2022 monsoon floods in Sindh Province affected millions of people. However, no research has been found on torrential floods in Sindh that explains their losses and effects on households, while several studies exist on floods of the Indus River. Therefore, it is essential to fill this research gap and provide valuable insights into livelihood vulnerability and resilience for disaster risk reduction (DRR) planning. To understand the factors affecting the livelihoods of residents, this study employs statistical analysis of survey results collected from April 13 to May 7, 2025, in the District of Dadu. Structured interviews were conducted with individuals who had recently experienced flooding, yielding 312 samples. The results show the relationships among variables and their impacts on livelihood vulnerability to flood disasters, food security, and risk perception, which, in turn, lead to socioeconomic effects. In particular, the findings suggest the need for an integrated framework that links livelihood diversification, community-based disaster preparedness, and sustainable resource management to strengthen resilience. This research identified social factors that affect livelihood vulnerability and resilience during torrential floods in District Dadu. Enhancing disaster risk reduction could be achieved through microfinance, climate-resilient agriculture, improved infrastructure, and inclusive governance, thereby strengthening adaptive capacity. For further research, a risk assessment will be performed from an engineering perspective, including flood simulations, to evaluate the overall risks in this region.