RESEARCH ON HOW THE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT AND FLOOD INFLUENCE THE FLOOD-STRICKEN AREAS

Flood zoning of Bandar Abbas city and evaluation of the development trend of residential areas towards flood areas

Extended abstract   1- Introduction An examination of the number of floods in recent years shows that floods are no longer a rare sudden disaster, but a growing phenomenon that, at any given time, causes a lot of damage, including life and death. As a result of interference in natural environments, the presence of multiple structures, and the lack of appropriate measures to protect these env...

The influence of vegetation on flood change

Floods represent one of the most prevalent natural hazards in Europe, despite being an integral part of the river dynamics. It has been suggested that changes in climate and land use might lead to an altered magnitude and frequency of flood events. However, the mechanisms underlying such changes in flood generation still need to be elucidated. In this study, we develop a conceptual framework to...

A Framework for Flood Risk Analysis and Benefit Assessment of Flood Control Measures in Urban Areas

Flood risk analysis is more complex in urban areas than that in rural areas because of their closely packed buildings, different kinds of land uses, and large number of flood control works and drainage systems. The purpose of this paper is to propose a practical framework for flood risk analysis and benefit assessment of flood control measures in urban areas. Based on the concept of disaster ri...

Mapping the flood-prone areas for developing a flood risk management system in the northeast of Iran

Influence of flood risk characteristics on flood insurance demand: a comparison between Germany and the Netherlands

The existence of sufficient demand for insurance coverage against infrequent losses is important for the adequate function of insurance markets for natural disaster risks. This study investigates how characteristics of flood risk influence household flood insurance demand based on household surveys undertaken in Germany and the Netherlands. Our analyses confirm the hypothesis that willingness t...