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Multifactor analysis of urban pluvial flooding using a comprehensive vulnerability index
Eka Mutia1,2, Azmeri Azmeri1,3, Alfiansyah Yulianur1,3
1School of Engineering, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
Jamba (Potchefstroom, South Africa)
|July 4, 2025
Summary
Urban pluvial flooding is a growing threat. This study introduces the Flood Vulnerability Index (FVI) to assess community-level flood risk, crucial for urban planning and resilient strategies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Risk Management
Background:
- Urbanization and inadequate drainage systems exacerbate pluvial flooding risks.
- Flat topography and heavy rainfall intensify flood vulnerability in poorly drained urban areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess community-level flood vulnerability using the Flood Vulnerability Index (FVI).
- To inform effective urban planning and flood risk management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Calculated the Flood Vulnerability Index (FVI) using secondary data and field observations.
- Assessed vulnerability based on exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity.
- Incorporated physical (topography, rainfall, drainage), environmental (green spaces), social (population density), and economic factors.
Main Results:
- High population density, low green area ratio, and poor drainage correlate with high FVI.
- Enhanced environmental support and community adaptive capacity were linked to lower flood vulnerability.
Conclusions:
- The FVI is a comprehensive tool for urban flood risk management.
- Systematic improvements in drainage, natural resource management, and land-use planning are essential for flood risk reduction.
- Findings contribute to advancing flood risk assessment and management frameworks for resilient urban planning.
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