Flood Early Warning Systems in Bhutan: a gendered perspective

Bhutan experiences frequent hydrometeorological disasters. In terms of relative exposure to flood risk as a percentage of population, Bhutan ranks fourth highest in the Asia-Pacific region, with 1.7% of its total population exposed to flood risk. It is likely that climate change will increase the frequency and severity of flood disasters in Bhutan. Inequalities in society are often amplified at the times of disaster and people living in poverty, especially women, the elderly, and children, are particularly vulnerable to flood hazards. Timely and reliable flood forecasting and early warnings that consider the needs of both women and men can contribute to saving lives and property. Early warning systems (EWSs) that are people-centred, accurate, timely, and understandable to communities at risk and that recommend the appropriate action to be taken by vulnerable communities can save people more effectively.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	1423211767433 Shrestha, M.S., 165171 International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu (Nepal) eng, 1423211767434 Goodrich, C.G, 186385 Udas, P.B., 1423211767435 Rai, D.M., 178134 Gurung, M.B., 178764 Khadgi, V.R.
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Kathmandu (Nepal) ICIMOD 2016
Subjects:	Natural disasters, disaster preparedness, flooding, risk management, gender analysis, early warning systems, case studies,
Online Access:	http://lib.icimod.org/record/32377/files/icimodEWS-WP01613.pdf
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