Flood risk in Char community: An evidence-based study in Bangladesh

This study evaluates the flood risk of households in the flood-prone Char areas of Dewanganj, Jamalpur, Bangladesh, focusing on sociodemographic factors, vulnerability, flood exposure, and capacity. This research aims to inform policies and programs to equip local communities better to withstand flood risks by addressing questions on current flood risk levels, gaps in resilience, and influential factors.

The findings reveal a rise in flood frequency and home inundation; nearly all respondents (99.75%) confirm worsening flood conditions, indicating a long-term climate trend rather than isolated events. Vulnerabilities are further heightened by low education levels (60.75% with no formal education), high poverty rates (98.75% below the national income average), and limited access to critical resources like durable housing and flood preparedness training.