Climatic Changes and their impacts on population

Abstract

The research project aims to investigate the social and psychological impacts on the affectedfamilies during the 2022 floods in Sindh, Pakistan. Though the available literature sheds light on the challenges faced by internally displaced families or communities however a crucial element is still missing. The existing literature doesn 't take into account the firsthand and personal experience of the flood affected families and especially women, resulting in incomplete understanding of their perspective and magnitude of difficulties. The research methodology is based on qualitative methods, using in-depth interviews and focused group discussions with 40 internally displaced families. The study also includes secondary data from books, articles, journals, and social media platforms to understand the impacts of climate change on the region. The research findings highlight the destructive impact of floods on the social and emotional being (bodily experiences)! distress of the community/ families caused by losing homes and all kinds of possessions. The study also slightly discusses the lack of adequate measures taken by the government to address the issues of sanitation and water management. The study found that women, who are often seen as socially marginalized after a disaster, faced significant psychological distress and needed psychological support, a perspective shared by aid workers and research often overlooked by people. This study highlights that women in climate change affected areas need psychological counselling beyond material assistance, revealing their real needs. The paper furth er highlights the need for further research on the embodied experiences of individuals affected by natural disasters.