| dc.description.abstract | Rural communities are greatly impacted by
climate change, and Soragune Village in Sri Lanka's Badulla
District is no different. This study examines the unique
difficulties that Soragune, a community that is primarily
agricultural, faces and suggests ways to make it more resilient
to changes brought on by climate change. Due to its varied
ecosystems and heavy reliance on agriculture, Soragune is
susceptible to water scarcity, irregular rainfall, deteriorating
infrastructure, and waterborne illnesses. To offer a thorough
knowledge of the implications of climate change, data were
gathered using a mixed-methods strategy that combined
quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews. To find out
how the community felt about road conditions, water quality,
rainfall unpredictability, and economic stability, a
representative sample of homes was polled. Structured
interviews and field observations yielded qualitative data that
highlighted the regional effects of climate dynamics. The
findings indicate that 46.15% of families experienced major
disruptions because of erratic rainfall, which has a negative
impact on water supplies and crop productivity. Two of the
main issues associated with climate events were found to be
economic instability and an increase in the prevalence of
waterborne infections. The analysis suggests adopting water saving measures, enhancing infrastructure, teaching the
public about climate adaptation, and creating efficient
emergency response strategies to handle these issues.
Fostering a resilient Soragune requires collaborating with
local authorities and implementing technical solutions. The
results offer significant perspectives for policymakers to
formulate focused policies that enhance resilience in rural
communities with comparable climate-related hazards. | en_US |
