Hazards to women in rural flood affected region: A case study of Balrampur district in Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

Uncertain meteorological condition provokes climate change which accelerates flood events. These events lead to large-scale damage to property, loss of lives, social crisis, and hampering national development. Flood damages property and hinders socioeconomic development, particularly for women, as well as agricultural growth in the region. Societal damage management and preparedness strategies involve the use of traditional knowledge. However scientific prediction and developed management techniques are required for reducing the risk of fore-coming flooding. Gender disparity is quite vigilant in flood mitigation measures leading to various stress and abuse of females during and post-disaster. This study focuses on societal hindrances and constraining situations faced by females in flood-prone areas.