An overview to flood vulnerability assessment methods

Vulnerability is the main construct in flood risk management. One of the most significant aims of flood vulnerability assessment is to make a clear association between the theoretical conceptions of flood vulnerability and the daily administrative process. Variety of approaches has been introduced t...

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Published in:Sustainable water resources management 2016-09, Vol.2 (3), p.331-336
Main Authors: Nasiri, Hajar, Mohd Yusof, Mohd Johari, Mohammad Ali, Thamer Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Development Economics
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
Hydrogeology
Hydrology/Water Resources
Original Article
Sustainable Development
Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management
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Summary:Vulnerability is the main construct in flood risk management. One of the most significant aims of flood vulnerability assessment is to make a clear association between the theoretical conceptions of flood vulnerability and the daily administrative process. Variety of approaches has been introduced to assess vulnerability therefore selection of more appropriate methodology is vital for authorities. The more accepted assessing methods can be categorized in four groups: curve method, disaster loos data method, computer modeling methods and indicator based methods. The purpose of this study is to review these methods and compare their benefits and drawbacks. The article concluded that the indicator-based approach gives more precise vision of overall flood vulnerability in each area rather than other approaches.
ISSN:2363-5037
2363-5045
DOI:10.1007/s40899-016-0051-x