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DANOS SOCIOAMBIENTAIS E ECONÔMICOS DOS FENÔMENOS HIDROLÓGICOS EM POPULAÇÃO RIBEIRINHA DO RIO CARAHÁ, LAGES-sc

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study assessed the environmental, social, and economic damage caused by hydrological phenomena, such as flooding and inundation, affecting the population living along the Carahá River in Lages, SC. This research focused on residents’ perceptions of these disasters and identified their impacts on water quality, public health, infrastructure, and community safety. Data were collected through structured interviews and focus groups of104 households in at-risk areas along the river. The results revealed that 86.54% of the respondents perceived the water quality as poor, while 59.62% reported being directly affected by flooding. Economic losses and the lack of adequate preventive measures have been identified as factors that increase families’ socio-economic vulnerability. Based on these findings, mitigation strategies have been proposed, such as the implementation of sustainable infrastructure solutions and the promotion of environmental education. This study provides a solid basis for the development of public policies aimed at reducing damage caused by hydrological disasters and strengthening the resilience of riparian communities.

Source: Caminhos de Geografia

DOI: 10.14393/rcg2610576133

Authors: Vinicius Nascimento, Valter Antonio Becegato, Filipe Antonio Wroblescki, Sabrina Antunes Vieira, Flávio José Simioni

Institution: Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina

Language: English

Topic: Flood Risk Assessment and Management

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411418706

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