Handbook of Flood Loss Assessment Methods in Non-agricultural Sectors: A case study of Bangladesh - Couverture souple

Isalm, K. M. Nabiul

 
9783639377224: Handbook of Flood Loss Assessment Methods in Non-agricultural Sectors: A case study of Bangladesh
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3639377222 ISBN 13 : 9783639377224
Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2011

Synopsis

This handbook, first of its kind in a developing country like Bangladesh, is the updated version of author's doctoral research carried out at the Flood Hazard Research Centre, Middlesex University, London. The research examines the applicability of the existing advanced-countries oriented methods of urban flood loss assessments from developing country perspectives, and develops methods suitable for Bangladesh. An important contribution of the research is the construction of standard flood loss database. The handbook is mainly intended for use by water and regional authority to facilitate flood loss assessments both at the micro and the macro level; the methods developed and the standard damage data sets constructed may be used as a guide to appraise flood protection schemes. The knowledge of potential vulnerability of various economic sectors will contribute towards a rational allocation of resources in a flood-ravaged economy. Such information can be used as a sound basis for calculated actions, such as flood mitigation, emergency preparedness, selection and prioritisation of urban protection schemes. In effect, this will contribute towards a better flood plain management.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This handbook, first of its kind in a developing country like Bangladesh, is the updated version of author's doctoral research carried out at the Flood Hazard Research Centre, Middlesex University, London. The research examines the applicability of the existing advanced-countries oriented methods of urban flood loss assessments from developing country perspectives, and develops methods suitable for Bangladesh. An important contribution of the research is the construction of standard flood loss database. The handbook is mainly intended for use by water and regional authority to facilitate flood loss assessments both at the micro and the macro level; the methods developed and the standard damage data sets constructed may be used as a guide to appraise flood protection schemes. The knowledge of potential vulnerability of various economic sectors will contribute towards a rational allocation of resources in a flood-ravaged economy. Such information can be used as a sound basis for calculated actions, such as flood mitigation, emergency preparedness, selection and prioritisation of urban protection schemes. In effect, this will contribute towards a better flood plain management.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr K M Nabiul Islam, Senior Research Fellow, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), obtained PhD from Flood Hazard Research Centre (Middlesex University), London. He worked extensively on water resources and flood management. Apart from many publications, he has seven books to his credit; most are related to water & flood management.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639377222
ISBN 13 
9783639377224
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
260
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Personne responsable
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