Analyzing the Impact of Environmental and Behavioral Factors on Flood Risk

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the impact of environmental conditions and community behavior on flood risk using OLS regression. Extreme weather changes that occur on Earth had a significant negative impact on various aspects of life. One of the main disasters caused by extreme weather is flooding. Flooding is exacerbated by neglectful behavior towards the environment. This study uses environmental data and community behavior in waste management as independent variables. In addition, this study uses flood disaster index data as the dependent variable. This study uses descriptive analysis and inferential analysis (Ordinary Least Square-OLS). Through OLS, it will be known how big the role and significance of the independent variable is on the dependent variable. Community participation is needed in managing waste and awareness of the dangers of living on riverbanks. The government also needs to discipline people who litter and provide waste disposal sites close to settlements in reasonable amounts. The government also needs to relocate people who still live on riverbanks, because indirectly community activities on riverbanks will trigger flooding.