Articles | Volume 26, issue 5
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-2015-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-2015-2026
Research article
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05 May 2026
Research article |  | 05 May 2026

Assessment of multiple predictors to the psychological effects of flooding for residential and business areas in Peninsular Malaysia

Shabir Ahmad Kabirzad, Balqis M. Rehan, Edmund C. Penning-Rowsell, Zed Zulkafli, Badronnisa Yusuf, Bakti Hasan-Basri, and Mohd E. Toriman

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Flooding causes not only physical damage but also significant psychological impacts that are often overlooked due to measurement challenges. This study evaluates how households and businesses value these impacts using willingness-to-pay methods in Peninsular Malaysia. Results show flood characteristics (duration) and social (family size) strongly influence psychological stress. Findings highlight the need for improved flood management and community resilience to reduce long-term social impacts.
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