Desastres naturais no Território Cantuquiriguaçu: uma análise para o período 1995-2023

Abstract

This work aimed to analyze the natural disasters that occurred in the Cantuquiriguaçu Territory, between 1995 and 2023 and their consequences in terms of human damage and financial losses. To achieve this objective, data were extracted from various public databases, such as the Digital Atlas of Disasters in Brazil, the Paraná Institute of Economic and Social Development (IPARDES), the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), and the FIRJAN Municipal Development Index (IFDM). The study used a qualitative methodology, and the results indicated that the region is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, especially meteorological events such as storms, droughts, and floods. The social fragility of the municipalities, such as poor sanitation and low income, serves as an aggravating factor in the face of extreme events, which can hinder their recovery. Furthermore, it was observed that economic losses and human damage did not occur in a similar way among the municipalities. Based on the literature used, it is possible to infer that planetary pressure, caused by the way productive activities are organized, may be intensifying climate change and natural disasters. The study emphasizes the urgent need for municipalities to be attentive and prepared for natural disasters through public policies and economic, social, and environmental planning, with the aim of mitigating the impacts caused by disasters, especially in more vulnerable locations.