Urban Disaster Risk Reduction: A Case Study of Bhaktapur Flood 2018
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2019
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Department of Security Development and Peace Studies
Abstract
Nepal is a disastrous prone country and water induced disaster especially flood is most
common in Nepal as creates problem every year. The urbanization has also led to
increased urban flooding phenomenon and it is increasing in trend. The District of
Bhaktapur is the smallest in the country and urbanization combined with rapid
population increment in last few decades. The Hanumante River flows from middle of
Bhaktapur District and connect with all four municipalities. The catchment area of the
Hanumante River is around 97sq.km. Out of 119 sq. km, it carries around 88 percent of
water from Bhaktapur. The present thesis research is based on primary and secondary
data. The data is gathered from flood affected area of Bhaktapur, Suryabinayak and
Madhyapur Thimi Municipalities and from concerned offices. The data is collected from
open and closed ended interview questions. The data analysis is triangulated.
The secondary data offered insight on sources and for causes and impacts. The primary
data is received from field survey and observation. The stakeholders are aware of roles
and responsibilities the flood. However, affected people have limited understanding and
knowledge about the flood and remain in fear of flood. The major cause of flood is
incessant rain in Bhaktapur. However, increased urbanization and lack of proper
planning, encroachment of river are additional cause of concern in the study area which
can be predicted and mitigated with available information, tools and techniques.
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Urban Disaster, Risk Reduction