Technical and methodological enhancement of hazards and disaster research is identified
as a critical question in disaster management. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications, such as …

In the face of climate change, mapping flood vulnerability has become important. This is
because it helps to identify vulnerable people in particular communities and provides a …

Given the increase in flood events in recent years, accurate flood risk assessment is an
important component of flood mitigation in urban areas. This research aims to develop …

As one of the most destructive nature hazards, hurricane-induced flooding generates
serious adverse impacts on populations, infrastructure, and the environment globally. In …

Urban stormwater drainage systems (USDSs) play an essential role in protecting cities from
excessive rainfalls and urban floods. To quantify the performance of the USDSs, a new …

A hazard is a natural occurrence that might harm humans, animals or the environment. It
may cause loss of life, illness or other health consequences, property damage, social and …

Hydrological models are vital component and essential tools for water resources and
environmental planning and management. In recent times, several studies have been …

Rapid urbanization and climate change can cause more extensive flood risk, in the absence
of urgent and efficient adaptation measures. As the occurrence of floods varies with time and …

The occurrence of major natural disasters in recent years has impacted large cities
worldwide and boosted the need of assessing urban resilience. As a key factor of resilience …

In Ethiopia, urban floods incidents are becoming a serious problem in recent years. They are
mainly associated with poorly designed urban drainage system and land use planning …