Review:
Flood Risk Management
overall review score: 4.5
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Flood risk management refers to the strategies and practices put in place to reduce the impact of flooding on communities, infrastructure, and the environment.
Key Features
- Flood forecasting and warning systems
- Floodplain mapping and zoning
- Structural measures like dams and dikes
- Non-structural measures like land-use planning and insurance
- Emergency response planning
Pros
- Helps protect lives and property from flood damage
- Increases resilience of communities to flooding events
- Promotes sustainable development practices
Cons
- Can be costly to implement
- Effectiveness may be limited in extreme flood events