Understanding urban flood vulnerability and resilience: a case study of Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Yusoff, Safiah Muhammad, Bracken, Louise J., Sahdan, Z., Norhaslina, H., Dali, Melasutra Md, Ghaffarianhoseini, Amirhosein, Sumiliana, S., Azlan Shah, Shereen Farisha
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer Verlag (Germany) 2020
• Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation; G Geography (General); TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/25196/; https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-020-03885-1
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Malaysia is frequently affected by the annual flooding event caused by the seasonal monsoon which accounts for significant losses. Flood risk, exposure and damage potential are increasing, causing the level of poverty and vulnerability to rise. The annual occurrence of the flood hazard has forced re...