Environmental problems associated with floods due to abundant rains in the Veguita People's Council: Proposal for a mitigation strategy

Abstract

The objective of this study was to elaborate a strategy of prevention-mitigation-preparation in the floods caused by the overflow of the River Buey due to the occurrence of intensive rains in the municipality Yara (Granma province). The methodologies used were based on the historical-trend analysis of the main elements of the study area, systematic and participatory scientific observation, statistical analysis, and the evaluation of risk, vulnerability and hazard studies. These elements served as a basis for designing a strategy based on forestry, land use and environmental education guidelines, mainly aimed at the conservation of non-structural means affected by floods.

Keywords

• inundaciones
• estrategia ambiental
• vulnerabilidad y riesgo
• Consejo popular Veguita.