INVESTIGATING THE COPING STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOOD MITIGATION IN TEHSIL DARA ADAM KHEL

Abstract

This quantitative study, “A Sociological Analysis of the Knowledge-Based Coping Strategies and Community Preparedness for Flood Risks Mitigation in Tehsil Dara Adam Khel,” examines how indigenous knowledge supports flood resilience in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Data from 382 respondents across five local sub-sections, Bazi Khel, Zarghan Khel, Akhorwal, Bosti Khel, and Tor Chipper; were analyzed using SPSS, with a reliability score of 0.647. Results showed that 52% of participants agreed that flood knowledge is passed across generations, while 54% disagreed that early warnings are effectively received via community networks. About 43% were neutral on local climate change programs, and 40% on adopting new farming methods indicating weak institutional outreach. Chi-square tests confirmed strong associations between knowledge-based strategies and preparedness (p < 0.001; Tau-C range 0.35–0.49). The findings highlight both strengths in traditional awareness and weaknesses in modern coordination systems. The study concludes that combining indigenous experience, early warning technologies, and community training is vital for sustainable flood management and policy integration.