The Impact of Flooding on The Economy of The Community in Rantau Panjang Village, Kumpe District, Muaro Jambi Regency

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the condition of people who failed to harvest due to flooding and to analyze the impact of flooding on the community's economy in Rantau Panjang Village, Kumpeh District, Muaro Jambi Regency. The analysis method uses quantitative descriptive analysis. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The research sample was 77 respondents from 340 populations, with the determination of the sample size based on the Slovin formula. The analysis technique uses descriptive analysis and simple linear regression. The results of this research show that the condition of the community is prone to flooding when the harvest fails in Rantau Panjang Village, Kumpeh District, Muaro Jambi Regency, experiencing large losses. Flooding negatively and significantly affects the community's economy in Rantau Panjang Village, Kumpeh District, Muaro Jambi Regency.