Natural Hazard Assessment and Management in Southeast Asia

Dear Colleagues,

Southeast Asia is characterized by its geographical and climatic conditions, making it particularly susceptible to the devastating impacts of floods and droughts. The increasing frequency and severity of flooding events in recent years have emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to flood and drought hazard assessment and management. This Special Issue aims to delve deeply into the multifaceted aspects of flood and drought hazard assessment and management strategies in Southeast Asia. We invite contributions that address various dimensions of this complex issue, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Hydrological, meteorological, and climatic factors: analyzing the hydrological, meteorological, and climatic factors contributing to flood occurrences in the region; and understanding the role of hydrological and meteorological conditions in rainfall patterns and river discharge;
• Flood and drought forecasting: real-time flood and drought forecasting, meteorological forecasting, rainfall nowcasting and forecasting, short-term range, medium range, and long-term range of flood and drought forecasting;
• Flood and drought risk assessment: assessing the vulnerability of urban and rural areas to floods, considering factors such as land use, population density, and infrastructure;
• Climate resilience: examining the implications of climate change on flood hazard occurrence, assessing adaptation and mitigation measures, and identifying strategies for enhancing climate resilience;
• Community engagement and governance: analyzing community participation, local knowledge, and governance structures in flood hazard management, and identifying ways to enhance community resilience;
• Trend analysis: applying traditional and innovative trend analysis methods to understand the historical trends in flood occurrences, hydrological patterns, and climatic conditions for developing effective flood hazard assessment and management strategies .

This Special Issue aims to assemble a collection of research studies that not only advance the scientific understanding of flood hazards but also offer practical insights for effective flood management and disaster preparedness in Southeast Asia. We encourage submissions that prioritize interdisciplinary collaborations, consider the socio-economic dimensions of flooding, and propose innovative solutions that bridge science, policy, and practice.

Dr. Sophal Try
Dr. Yong Jie Wong
Dr. Oeurng Chantha
Dr. Sok Ty
Guest Editors

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• climate change
• Southeast Asia
• flood and drought forecasting
• flood and drought risk assessment
• flood and drought management strategies
• climate change impacts
• hydrological extreme events