Evaluation of lahar flood hazard management policy using participatory planning in Putih watershed, Magelang regency, central java, Indonesia

Abstract

The occurrence of Lahar floods after Merapi Volcano eruption in 2010 still continue to be a concern for the government and the community. Kali Putih is one of the rivers that originates in Merapi Volcano and is one of the Lahar flood hazard area. Non-structural mitigation efforts have been carried out by the government. Until now, there are still community activities in the forbidden hazard area. Regulations regarding to spatial planning regulation in the hazard area need to be evaluated. The aim of the study is to evaluate the Lahar flood hazard mitigation based on participatory mapping and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The research area is Jumoyo Village, which is the highest Lahar hazard flood area. The results indicate that there are still residential areas and community activities in the Lahar flood hazard area. The community does not want to lose their livelihood or relocation of their homes. The community expect that the government is able to revive the economic activities of the community through the establishment of new economic centres without relocation of their homes. The community also expect that the government able to creating new employment.