Socioeconomic impacts of flooding in dire dawa, Ethiopia

The book "Socioeconomic Impacts of Flooding in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia" by Yonas Tadesse provides a comprehensive analysis of the devastating effects of flooding on the socioeconomic structure of the city of Dire Dawa, which is considered the second largest city in Ethiopia. This academic work examines the recurring issue of flooding in the region, which significantly damages not only residential buildings and public facilities but also markets, infrastructure, agricultural land, and livestock. Despite the frequency of these natural events, there is little academic literature addressing the causes and specific socioeconomic impacts of flooding in this area. The book employs the SC-CN model to analyze flooding in tropical environments and offers a detailed inundation analysis that identifies affected areas. Furthermore, the ECLAC methodology is applied to illustrate the direct and indirect impacts on various socioeconomic sectors, which is of great importance for decision-makers.