Improving Flood Management, Prediction and Monitoring: Case Studies in Asia

Flood risk management requires a multi-disciplinary approach with experts from various fields, and this volume presents research on methodologies and tools for improving flood management and risk reduction in emerging economies and developing countries. The case studies are focused on Malaysia, China, and South-East Asia, where flood management faces unique challenges due to climate change and natural disasters. The book is of interest to students, researchers, and policy specialists involved in examining flood-related risk reduction methods and systems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2018
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Flood risk management necessitates a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, drawing expertise from various fields such as health, urban planning, civil engineering, computer science, and mathematical statistics. This comprehensive volume showcases chapters that highlight the methodologies and tools developed to enhance flood management and mitigate flood risk. The chapters in this significant volume explore research on emerging economies and developing countries, with a particular focus on case studies in Malaysia, China, and South-East Asia. The book presents key insights from regions where flood management has historically been less studied, yet where the impacts of climate change and natural disasters pose significant challenges for societies in the region. Edited by esteemed experts in disaster management, this volume is of particular interest to students, researchers, and policy specialists engaged in examining flood-related risk reduction methods and systems for key decision-makers.

Weight: 368g
Dimension: 161 x 239 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787565524