PDNA of Post Flood Event in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract

Extreme rainfall variations generally result in either extreme precipitation accompanied by flood risk events. Globally, flooding has been a major worry, particularly in Malaysia. In recent years, the frequency and magnitude of floods have grown substantially. Severe precipitation has caused significant devastation to human life and property. Exposure, vulnerability, and risk analysis use inventories of elements-at-risk (EaR), also known as assets, to determine who and what is at risk. The recent occurrence that occurred in February and December 2022 were unprecedented and cause RM29.8 million of economic losses in Kelantan. Numerous problems that range from structural, social, environmental, economical to psychological impacts strike over the community in this flood prone area. Almost 230, 424 people and 54, 924 houses were directly impacted by this flood event. The primary objective is to determine the entire amount of a disaster’s effect on a nation and based on these findings, to develop an executable and sustainable Recovery Plan for mobilising financial and technical resources. The methodology and procedure for a full evaluation of damages, losses, and requirements, leading to the establishment of a Recovery Strategy. Assessment and Recovery Strategy produced during the PDNA is a necessity as it is a more thorough recovery planning, especially in the event of large-scale disasters. Mapping the impact of the flood catastrophe and gathering all information related to the communities to get back to their daily lives a comprehensive assessment is imperative. With these building back better is feasible for this exposed community. The PDNA analyses disaster consequences and implications. It uses analytical approaches, tools, and strategies for post-disaster evaluations and recovery planning to ensure comparability and uniformity. It provides complete picture of the post-disaster situations highlighting the various requirements and goals of different sectors, social groups, and sub-groups.