Flood management is an important approach to reduce damage caused by floods. In this context, technological architectures which work in real-time are needed. However, Brazil has faced many structural difficulties in obtaining updated information on the current state of its rivers. To address this problem, this paper outlines a geosensor dashboard called AGORA-GeoDash, which processes data strea...

For rapid and effective recovery from a flood disaster, an anti-disaster headquarters must not only assess the extent of damage, but also possess overall knowledge of the possible anti-disaster measures. However, in an anti-disaster headquarters, the personnel possess specialized knowledge, and the prospective measures and services helpful to people affected by disasters tend to go unnoticed. I...

Early efforts to mitigate flood hazards emphasized structural solutions such as dams and levees. More recent strategies have stressed regulatory, nonstructural measures. In neither case, however, has homeowner involvement been given a very important role. Frustrated with the limited success of past efforts, floodplain managers recently have become more interested in encouraging homeowners to ta...

In order to prevent flooding along the Demer in Belgium, the local water administrations has installed hyraulic structures and flood reservoirs along the river. Though these actions have reduced the damage and frequency of flooding events, simulations have shown that an improved regulation could further decrease the flood risk. In this study a real time control procedure is being developed by m...

n Bangladesh, river floods, monsoon rains, and tropical cyclones are an integral part of the annual hydrological cycle, regularly affecting the livelihood and well-being of more than 100 million people. During years of severe flooding, for example in 1987, 1988, and 1998, the country was transformed by intermittent inland seas that occupied as much as 60% of its land surface. Wide swath synthet...

In June/July 2009 the weather in the Czech Republic was influenced by a 12 days lasting baric low located over Mediterranean, which resulted in a sequence of many flash foods. The total damage was estimated to be about 200 mil. EUR and 15 people died. Although the flash flood is considered as hardly predictable phenomena, first efforts in flash floods forecasting have been already done [1]. Som...

A vast flood in the Western Black Sea region of Turkey in May 1998 caused great loss of life and significant damage. Communication network, transportation, and construction cost of the disaster was estimated around US $500 million. Since flood area was relatively large, only Bartin river watershed were analysed and investigated within the scope of this study. It is very common having intense su...