Review of Urban Flood Resilience: Insights from Scientometric and Systematic Analysis

Gao, Meiyan; Wang, Zongmin; Yang, Haibo

doi:10.3390/ijerph19148837

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“…• Improve drainage infrastructure to facilitate the efficient [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16].…”

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confidence: 99%

Flood Assessment and Control in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Community-Based Perspective

2024

Eart & Envi Scie Res & Rev

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Flooding during the rainy season poses a significant threat to the city of Hargeisa, impacting the well-being of both its residents and the local ecosystems. This research focuses on urban flood control, with a specific emphasis on finding sustainable solutions for managing large stream in Hargeisa. The study identifies five key dimensions, including infrastructure, transportation, environmental soil, life, and property, as critical factors in addressing the issue. By employing a comparative method and collecting data through closed-ended questions, the research aims to analyze and weigh eleven potential solutions, seeking to identify the most effective approaches. The findings of the study indicate that constructing a dam emerges as a promising and sustainable solution, with a weightage of 70 percent. This highlights the potential of a dam in mitigating the impact of floods in the region. Additionally, considering the government's economic capacity, the implementation of check dams is identified as another viable option, with a weightage of 95 percent for reducing the flood power of the stream. These solutions offer practical and effective measures to address the recurring problem of flooding in Hargeisa. To support future decision-making and planning, the research underscores the need for establishing a comprehensive rainfall data database. This database would store relevant information on rainfall patterns, enabling better understanding and prediction of flood events. The study emphasizes the importance of collaboration between local government authorities, environmental organizations, and stakeholders to develop and implement effective flood control strategies. This research provides a systematic approach that can inform and benefit regional and global researchers, policymakers, and municipal governments in their efforts to address urban flood control challenges, not only in Hargeisa but also in similar contexts worldwide.

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“…• Improve drainage infrastructure to facilitate the efficient [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Flood Assessment and Control in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Community-Based Perspective

2024

Eart & Envi Scie Res & Rev

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“…In the context of flood management, these tools are harnessed to limit or control development within flood-vulnerable areas, ensuring that critical infrastructure and densely populated regions are not situated in high-risk zones. Over time, these regulations can be adapted to account for shifting flood patterns, climate change impacts, and urban expansion [9] .…”

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A Review on Urban Planning and Its Role in Managing Flood Risks

Zuhair Alshaikh,

Adnan Abdulmunem,

Shakir Alkinani

2023

upc

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This review delves deep into the intricate relationship between urban planning and flood risk management, tracing its historical trajectory and the evolution of methodologies over time. Traditionally, urban centers prioritized defensive measures, like dikes and levees, with an emphasis on immediate solutions over long-term resilience. These practices, though effective in the short term, often overlooked broader environmental implications and the necessity for holistic planning. However, as urban areas burgeoned and climate change introduced new challenges, there has been a marked shift in approach. Modern urban planning now emphasizes integrated blue-green infrastructure, aiming to harmonize human habitation with water cycles. Resilience has become the cornerstone, ensuring cities can adapt to and swiftly recover from flooding events. Through meticulous spatial planning, land use regulations, and the integration of green infrastructure, urban planning has transformed cities into sustainable habitats. Yet, challenges abound, from rapid urbanization to socio-economic disparities that amplify vulnerabilities. Drawing lessons from successful strategies adopted in cities like Rotterdam, Singapore, and Portland, this review underscores the imperative of innovative thinking, community engagement, and adaptability. In conclusion, effective urban planning can indeed metamorphose flood challenges into opportunities for resilience, sustainability, and improved quality of life.

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“…These types of events are expected to become increasingly emphasized due to climate change [6,7]. Indeed, we expect severe weather events to increase in severity and frequency [8,9].…”

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Flood Risk and Preventive Choices: A Framework for Studying Human Behaviors

Sapienza,

Falcone

2024

Behavioral Sciences

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The topic of flood phenomena has always been of considerable importance due to the high risks it entails, both in terms of potential economic and social damage and the jeopardizing of human lives themselves. The spread of climate change is making this topic even more relevant. This work aims to contribute to evaluating the role that human factors can play in responding to critical hydrogeological phenomena. In particular, we introduce an agent-based platform for analyzing social behaviors in these critical situations. In our experiments, we simulate a population that is faced with the risk of a potentially catastrophic event. In this scenario, citizens (modeled through cognitive agents) must assess the risk they face by relying on their sources of information and mutual trust, enabling them to respond effectively. Specifically, our contributions include (1) an analysis of some behavioral profiles of citizens and authorities; (2) the identification of the “dissonance between evaluation and action” effect, wherein an individual may behave differently from what their information sources suggest, despite having full trust in them in situations of particular risk; (3) the possibility of using the social structure as a “social risk absorber”, enabling support for a higher level of risk. While the results obtained at this level of abstraction are not exhaustive, they identify phenomena that can occur in real-world scenarios and can be useful in defining general guidelines.

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Review of Urban Flood Resilience: Insights from Scientometric and Systematic Analysis

Cited by 18 publications

References 115 publications

Flood Assessment and Control in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Community-Based Perspective

Flood Assessment and Control in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Community-Based Perspective

A Review on Urban Planning and Its Role in Managing Flood Risks

Flood Risk and Preventive Choices: A Framework for Studying Human Behaviors

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