Environmental Science · Global and Planetary Change

Flood Risk Assessment and Management

Flooding left most surveyed households in a South African village food insecure

A study of 407 households in Hamakuya Village, South Africa, found that flooding damaged crops and transport links, disrupting food access. In 2023, 70.3% of households reported some level of food insecurity, while many responded by rationing meals and relying on social networks.

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Abstract editorial illustration accompanying the article: Repeated false flood alarms were linked to less evacuation—but positive feelings softened the drop

Society & Economics

Repeated false flood alarms were linked to less evacuation—but positive feelings softened the drop

A study of 997 residents in Japan’s Kyushu Region found that perceiving more false flood warnings was linked to a lower likelihood of evacuation. The link was weaker among people who felt positive emotions, such as being pleased or at ease, after false alarms.

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