Flood Resilience in Urban and Rural Communities

Dear Colleagues,

Floods are the most frequent type of natural disaster and are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt, or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas. Flood resilience in urban and rural communities refers to the ability of cities and rural areas at community level to withstand, adapt to, and recover from flooding events. It is recognised as an important means of reducing the impact of floods, protecting the environment, and enhancing the overall well-being and sustainability of their residents. Flood resilience measures can include both structural and non-structural approaches. Structural measures involve the construction of physical infrastructure, such as flood walls, levees, and stormwater management systems, to control or redirect floodwaters. Non-structural measures focus on policies, regulations, planning practices, flood forecasting and warning, and disaster prevention, preparedness and response mechanisms that aim to minimize flood risks, improve emergency response systems, and promote sustainable land use. As climate change intensifies, the frequency and severity of floods are projected to increase in many regions. Enhancing flood resilience helps communities to adapt to these changing conditions and minimize the risks posed by climate-related flooding. This Special Issue intends to shed new light on new ideas and advanced technologies that deserve more comprehensive study in order to advance flood resilience at community level.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:

• Effectiveness of flood mitigation measures;
• Social and economic aspects of flood resilience;
• Climate change and future flood resilience;
• Natural and nature-based solutions for flood resilience;
• Evaluation of flood warning systems and emergency response;
• Community engagement and participatory approaches in flood resilience.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Tsunhua Yang
Dr. Tran Van Ty
Guest Editors

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• flood
• disaster
• risk
• climate change
• resilience