Flood disaster vulnerability in informal settlements in Bursa, Turkey

Informal settlements in Bursa, Turkey, face significant flood disaster vulnerability due to inadequate disaster risk reduction measures. A study analyzing interviews with households affected by floods in 2010 revealed that these communities lack access to effective mitigation strategies and bear disproportionate economic burdens post-disaster. Key factors increasing flood damage included poor infrastructure and limited preparedness, while interviewees reported minimal post-flood adaptive measures. The research underscores the urgent need for integrated disaster risk reduction policies tailored to low-income communities, emphasizing collaboration between authorities and vulnerable populations to enhance resilience.

Taş, M., Taş, N., Durak, S., & Atanur, G. (2013). Flood disaster vulnerability in informal settlements in Bursa, Turkey. Environment and Urbanization, 25(2), 443–463. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956247813501134