Focus: Global challenges of urban flooding
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How do we deal with urban flooding?
Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas.
At the same time, the impacts of climate change are without a doubt, more dramatic in densely populated urban areas. Therefore, it has become crucial to manage water environments efficiently within cities.
How do professionals around the world deal with flooding, while protecting the health and lives of the population?
Hopefully, this newsletter will inspire you to see different perspectives on these global challenges.
Enjoy the reading!
Best regards,
Jan Krejcik
Vice President of Urban Water, DHI
TECH TALK VIDEO
New ways of dealing with flooding in cities
Tech Talk #6: Starring Senior Microbiologist, Claus Jørgensen
The drainage system of a city often carries both rainwater and human waste water.
That poses a health risk in the event of extreme rain: The drainage systems will be overwhelmed, resulting in urban flooding; and the public will be at risk of getting infected by pathogens in the contaminated water.
How can cities manage extreme rain events while minimising health risks?
SUCCESS STORY
See what Thailand did to protect lives from floods
Challenge
In 2011, severe flooding in Thailand caused more than 800 deaths and billions of dollars in economic losses. Authorities knew they had to act urgently to prepare for flood scenarios in the future.
Solution
With an intelligent flood forecasting system based on real-time data, Thai authorities could now ease the damaging impacts of severe flooding before and during the monsoon season.
Results
- Never-Before forecast of flood levels now possible at 28 locations, seven days in advance
- Early warnings and alarm bells issued in flood prone areas
- Better equipped to plan for and initiate emergency actions
EXPERT INTERVIEW SERIES
Dr. Torkil Jønck Clausen
Chair Scientific Programme Committee Stockholm World Water Week, Governor World Water Council and Senior Adviser to DHI and Global Water Partnership.
‘Adaptation to climate change, including flood management, should not become a new technical discipline, but part of broader thinking and approaches.’
We asked Dr. Torkil Jønch Clausen four questions on global climate change and development goals.
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