Efforts of The Roudhlotus Sholihin Islamic Boarding School in Loireng Villge in Dealing with Tidal Floods in Sayung Regency, Demak Regency

Abstract

Roudhlotus Sholihin Islamic Boarding School is an Islamic educational institution that was affected by tidal floods in Loireng Village, Sayung Sub-district, Demak Regency. Tidal floods occur periodically, causing major losses, especially in terms of physical damage to buildings and the impact on the teaching and learning process. This research aims to identify the strategies and steps that have been taken by the Roudhlotus Sholihin Islamic Boarding School to overcome the threat of the Sayung tidal flood, with an emphasis on prevention and mitigation efforts. This research used descriptive qualitative methods by collecting data through observation and interviews. Research data was obtained through interviews with staffs, administrators and residents of the Roudhlotus Sholihin Loireng Islamic Boarding School, with the aim of gaining direct insight and a comprehensive understanding of the prevention and mitigation efforts implemented by them. The results of this research show that, first, the cause of the flood that submerged Loireng Village, especially the Roudhlotus Sholihin Islamic Boarding School area. The flooding was caused by rising sea levels and was exacerbated by heavy rainfall which submerged most of Loireng Village. Second, the efforts of the Roudhlotus Sholihin Islamic Boarding School in dealing with the flood. The Islamic boarding school in Loireng has taken various preventive measures including environmental-based counseling and education, as well as managing the Islamic boarding school environment wisely. This research is expected to provide guidance for similar institutions in other coastal areas that face similar threats. It is also expected that this effort will help to protect the Islamic boarding school learning environment and ensure the safety and welfare of students and staffs.