Applicability of a nationwide flood forecasting system for Typhoon Hagibis 2019

A Web-based flood forecasting system for Shuangpai region

Traditional flood forecasting and operation of reservoirs in China are based on manual calculations by hydrologists or through standalone computer programs. The main drawbacks of these methods are shortage of prediction time due to time-consuming nature, individual knowledge, lack of communication, absence of experts, etc. A Web-based flood forecasting system (WFFS), which includes five main mo...

A PRELIMINARY APPROACH TO FLOOD RISK MAPPING AND FLOOD FORECASTING SYSTEM FOR THE LDCs

The aim of the project is the development of an Early Warning system for flood events based on precipitation analysis and related to historical flooded area detection.The recently change of Humanitarian International Agencies in the way of approaching the emergency preparedness has lead UN (United Nations) system to create a tightened collaboration with different research centers, where ITHACA ...

Epidemiological Characteristics of Lower Extremity Cellulitis after a Typhoon Flood

OBJECTIVE The flood after a typhoon may lead to increase in patients with cellulitis of lower limbs. However, the microbiological features of these cases are rarely reported. We conducted a study of patients with lower extremity cellulitis after a typhoon followed in southern Taiwan to study the risk factors of cellulitis and the bacteriological features of the patients. METHODS We reviewed a...

Web-based visual interface to a flood forecasting system

Benefits of forecasting for flood warning

Introduction Conclusions References Tables Figures Back Close Full Screen / Esc This discussion paper is/has been under review for the journal Hydrology and Earth System Sciences (HESS). Please refer to the corresponding final paper in HESS if available. Abstract Introduction Conclusions References Tables Figures Back Close Full Screen / Esc Abstract Flood risk can be reduced by means of flood ...