Integrated Assessment of Drought Impacts on Rural Areas: The Case of the Chapada Diamantina Region in Brazil

Drought is one of the most significant hazards that farmers face in rural areas. This study aims to examine an integrated assessment of the drought impacts in rural territories, considering the social perceptions related to the effects of natural hazards on health, social relations, income, and othe...

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Published in:	GeoHazards Vol. 2; no. 4; pp. 442 - 453
Main Authors:	Ramos Ribeiro, Rodrigo Rudge, Sulaiman, Samia Nascimento, Sieber, Stefan, Angel Trejo-Rangel, Miguel, Campos, Juliana Fionda
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Dallas MDPI AG 01-12-2021
Subjects:	Agricultural production Agriculture Climate change Crops Disasters Drought Farmers hazard perception Hydrology impacts Landslides & mudslides Precipitation Rain risk assessment Rural areas Brazil Germany
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Summary:	Drought is one of the most significant hazards that farmers face in rural areas. This study aims to examine an integrated assessment of the drought impacts in rural territories, considering the social perceptions related to the effects of natural hazards on health, social relations, income, and other impacts. The study area is located in the rural area of the Chapada Diamantina region in Northern Brazil. The characterization of the region was carried out based on historical meteorological and agricultural productivity data. The method used in this study was based on a survey of social perceptions regarding drought impacts by small rural producers through a participatory process. The results indicated how extreme events such as drought influence rural areas. In addition to agricultural productivity (~50%), aspects such as social migration and health problems were observed.
ISSN:	2624-795X 2624-795X
DOI:	10.3390/geohazards2040025