Flood hazard assessment is a fundamental step in flood risk mapping. Quantitative
assessment requires hydrodynamic modelling of the flooding process in order to calculate …

Flood hazards are the most common and destructive of all natural disasters. For decades,
experts have been examining how flood losses can be mitigated. Just as in other risk …

As an initial exploration, preliminary studies which are conducted for the identification of key
points to be addressed in flood risk management (FRM) processes are crucial to mitigate …

Abstract Development of zoning and flood-forecasting models is essential for making
optimal management decisions before and after floods. The Komijan watershed of Markazi …

River cities require a management approach based on resilience to floods rather than on
resistance. Resisting floods by means of levees, dams, and channelization neglects inherent …

Despite the growing scientific consensus about the risks of global warming and climate
change, the mass media frequently portray the subject as one of great scientific controversy …

Despite massive investments and continuous flood-control efforts in India, the socio-
economic damages and death toll continue to remain high. Undoubtedly, the process of …

Although there is a growing body of research examining public perceptions of global climate
change, little work has focused on the role of place and proximity in shaping these …

Hurricanes and associated storm damage remain a constant threat to the health, safety, and
welfare of residents in Florida. Hurricane risk perception has been found to be an important …

This study focuses on drivers for changing urban flood risk. We suggest a framework for
guiding climate change adaptation action concerning flood risk and manageability in cities …