reviewResults in EngineeringApr 9, 2024GOLD OA

Adapting cities to the surge: A comprehensive review of climate-induced urban flooding

University of Kelaniya · University of Canberra · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Climate change is a serious global issue causing more extreme weather patterns, resulting in more frequent and severe events like urban flooding. This review explores the connection between climate change and urban flooding, offering statistical, scientific, and advanced perspectives. Analyses of precipitation patterns show clear changes, establishing a strong link between climate change and the heightened intensity of global rainfall events. Hydrological modeling and case studies provide compelling scientific evidence attributing urban flooding to climate-induced changes. Urban infrastructure, including transportation networks and critical facilities, is increasingly vulnerable, worsening the impact on…

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Flooding (psychology)
  • Climate change
  • Vulnerability (computing)
  • Environmental planning
  • Flood myth
  • Climate resilience
  • Urban climate
  • Environmental resource management
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Climate action
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