Tingkat Ancaman Terhadap Penduduk Terpapar (Studi Kasus: Bendungan Kadalpang, Malang)

Annual flooding in Malang City caused by overflow from Kadalpang Dam indicates the impact of limited understanding of flood threat classification. This study is a qualitative research conducted to describe and analyze the flood phenomena experienced by exposed residents. A qualitative approach was chosen because it allows in-depth data collection on individual and group experiences related to flooding, including attitudes, perceptions, and coping strategies used in facing the situation. The results of the study show that the flood threat level classification from Kadalpang Dam based on the flood river index (KB), flood duration (LB), and flood height (TB) against the exposed population index is high. Areas classified as having a high flood threat level tend to experience significant impacts, such as infrastructure damage, loss of property, and risks to public safety and health. This study provides a deeper understanding of the complexity of flood problems in the local context, while also supporting efforts to improve mitigation and adaptation strategies to reduce the negative impacts of this natural disaster.