A Case Study of Floods and its Impact on Agriculture, Livestock and Infrastructure in Balochistan, Pakistan

Abstract

Due to climate change, Pakistan is still under serious threats of floods causing severe damage to seeds, crops, and cotton including basic infrastructure like homes farmland, and irrigation infrastructure pushing away people from poverty causing some serious damage to the economy. This study aims to extensively examine the relationship between flood, agriculture, infrastructure, and livestock. Employing a random sampling methodology, we gathered data from a diverse sample of 381 individuals from Baluchistan province, mainly from district Killasaifullah and tehsil Muslimbagh. Data is collected through structured questionnaires and subsequently subjected to rigorous analysis utilizing the SPSS. The outcomes of this research highlight a meaningful connection between flood, agriculture, infrastructure, and livestock. research findings help enrich the literature review and policymaking.