Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(24), P. 3629 - 3629
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
This
paper
presents
the
field
measurements,
observations,
and
numerical
simulations
conducted
for
a
case
study
of
Magyaregregy
experimental
catchment
in
Hungary.
Field
measurements
included
determination
surface
runoff
infiltration
intensity
on
an
plot
hydrograph
that
assessed
ratio
between
subsurface
runoff.
Soil
moisture
both
during
experiments
throughout
catchments
gave
valuable
information
regarding
this
critical
parameter.
A
digital
terrain
model
aforementioned
allowed
establishment
using
HEC-HMS
4.3
process.
Although
calibration
process
was
straightforward,
considerable
difficulties
were
encountered
validation.
While
procedure
appropriate
values
most
calibrated
parameters,
it
did
not
provide
proper
initial
conditions.
As
possible
solution,
validation
period
preceded
by
simulation
relatively
long
time
duration
to
gain
Finally,
hydrological
model’s
reproduced
measured
base
flow,
as
well
maximum
discharges.
Furthermore,
use
composite-corrected
radar
data
precipitation
proved
be
somewhat
unreliable.
supports
principle
from
remote
sensing
(e.g.,
data)
should
used
with
utmost
care
deliberation
input
models.
Hydrology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 62 - 76
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Several
attempts
to
achieve
the
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
7
&
13
such
as
ensuring
environmental
sustainability,
fighting
effects
of
climate
change,
have
been
adopted
address
yearly
flood
event
in
different
states
across
country.
Despite
these
efforts,
threat
flooding
is
taking
on
a
dimension
yearly.
Because
similarities
complexity
factors
country,
this
study
adopts
integration
Hydrologic
Engineering
Centre’s
Geospatial
Modelling
System
(HEC-GeoHMS)
for
modelling
and
mapping
using
Abeokuta
its
adjoining
hydrological
catchments
case
study.
The
were
delineated
into
24
sub
basins
(to
make
it
easier
identify
areas
landscape
that
are
most
sensitive
or
susceptible
flood)
their
properties
extracted
from
10
m
Digital
Elevation
Model
area.
Rainfall
January
2020
December
2023
discharge
data
Ogun-Osun
River
basin
Authority
(OORBDA)
entered
develop
meteorological
model.
resulting
model
was
then
calibrated
by
optimizing
parameters
thereafter
validated.
Three
statistical
evaluation
criteria
used
validation
showed
there
good
simulation
between
observed
estimated
values
(REp=
-0.24%,
REv
=
0.02%,
NSE=88.16%,
R<sup>2</sup>=
0.732).
Python
regression
analysis
corroborated
outcome
modelled
characteristics
area,
thus,
demonstrating
catchments’
diverse
landscape,
coverage
climatic
conditions
contributors
disasters.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 1588 - 1588
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
This
article
presents
a
systematic
review
of
sustainable
watershed
management
at
the
international
level.
Based
on
risk
regulation
approach,
this
approaches
specific
gaps
in
literature
related
to
relevant
issues
outlining
freshwater
resources
socio-environmental
issue,
especially
regards
its
sociological
dimensions:
organizational
capabilities
agents
involved
regulatory
efforts,
issue-implicit
challenges,
and
effort-generated
risks.
The
study
identifies
reflexive
components
institutions,
outlines
deployment
processes
normative
components,
explores
modalities
for
addressing
change
complexity
field.
A
corpus
64
articles
published
Web
Science
(WoS)
Scopus
databases
between
2021
2024
was
analyzed,
following
findings
are
demonstrated:
(1)
requirements
emerge
across
three
dimensions
due
factors,
with
need
broad-ranging
coordination
capacities
socio-technical
improvements
highlighted,
(2)
while
high
political–technical
exhibited
by
field
study,
significant
challenges
persist,
complicating
watersheds,
(3)
decision-making
based
risks
is
deemed
feasible
within
enabling
advancements
techno-scientific
socio-political
areas,
although
achieving
considered
challenging.
It
concluded
that
can
be
better
understood
when
risk-based
approach
used
as
an
explanatory
framework,
particularly
priority
areas
addressing—and
regulating—the
global
local
dilemmas
governing
water
resources.
As
has
been
scarcely
examined
from
perspective,
series
potential
research
avenues
substantial
scope
faced
social
sciences.
Socio-environmental
should
rigorously
analyzed
future
studies
through
innovative
approaches,
issue
prioritized.
Land,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 453 - 453
Published: Feb. 22, 2025
China
has
a
vast
land
area,
with
mountains
accounting
for
1/3
of
the
country’s
area.
Flooding
in
these
areas
can
cause
significant
damage
to
human
life
and
property.
Therefore,
rainstorms
flood
hazards
Huangshan
City
should
be
accurately
assessed
effectively
managed
improve
urban
resilience,
promote
green
low-carbon
development,
ensure
socio-economic
stability.
Through
Random
Forest
(RF)
algorithm
Soil
Conservation
Service
(SCS)
model,
this
study
aimed
assess
demarcate
rainstorm
hazard
risks
City.
Specifically,
Driving
forces-Pressure-State-Impact-Response
(DPSIR)’s
framework
was
applied
examine
main
influencing
factors.
Subsequently,
RF
employed
select
11
major
indicators
establish
comprehensive
risk
assessment
model
integrating
four
factors:
hazard,
exposure,
vulnerability,
adaptive
capacity.
Additionally,
zoning
map
generated
by
combining
SCS
Geographic
Information
System
(GIS)-based
spatial
analysis.
The
results
reveal
heterogeneity
risks,
higher
concentrated
low-lying
fringes.
In
addition,
precipitation
during
season
economic
losses
were
identified
as
key
contributors
risk.
Furthermore,
certain
have
intensified
ongoing
urbanization.
evaluation
validated
7
July
2020
event,
suggesting
that
District,
Huizhou
northern
Shexian
County
suffered
most
severe
losses.
This
confirms
reliability
model.
Finally,
targeted
disaster
prevention
mitigation
strategies
proposed
City,
particularly
context
carbon
neutrality
urbanization,
providing
decision-making
support
emergency
management.
These
recommendations
will
contribute
enhancing
city’s
resilience
promoting
sustainable
development.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 245 - 258
Published: April 3, 2024
Abstract
Floods
stand
out
as
one
of
the
most
devastating
environmental
threats
worldwide
resulting
in
tragic
loss
human
lives
and
significant
damage
to
our
essential
infrastructure.
This
study
focuses
on
creating
floodplain
maps
for
two
important
reaches
Swat
River
Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa
Province
Pakistan,
namely,
Kalam–Khwazakhela
Khwazakhela–Chakdara
reaches.
The
Advanced
Land
Observing
Satellite
Phased
Array
Type
L-band
Synthetic
Aperture
Radar
(ALOS
PALSAR)
12.5
m
Digital
Elevation
Model
(DEM)
data
has
been
used
this
purpose.
Furthermore,
sensitivity
flood
model
was
assessed
Flood
2022
event,
considering
simulated
depth,
extent,
velocity
relation
various
terrains
derived
from
12.5-m
ALOS
PALSAR
data.
To
estimate
extreme
flows
different
return
periods
(2,
5,
10,
25,
50,
100
years),
Log
Normal
(LN),
Pearson
III
(LP3),
Generalized
Extreme
Value
(GEV)
distributions
were
employed
frequency
analysis.
GEV
distribution
turned
be
best
fit
modeling
both
Chakdara
Khwazakhela
gauge
stations.
predict
levels
peak
floods
identified
through
analysis
specific
Hydrologic
Engineering
Center's
Analysis
System
(HEC-RAS)
2D
simulations
performed.
Subsequently
outcomes
create
using
Geographic
Information
Professional
(ArcGIS
Pro)
software
customized
periods.
revealed
a
linear
increase
inundation
area
with
longer
developed
hold
importance
governing
authorities
region.
These
serve
tools
implementing
proactive
measures
against
potential
infrastructure
damage,
thereby
protecting
economic
losses
enhancing
public
safety.
research
effectively
combines
hydrological
geospatial
technology
offering
practical
solutions
managing
risks.
It
serves
valuable
guide
making
well-informed
decisions
promoting
sustainable
development
flood-prone
areas.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 10, 2024
Abstract
Rapid
and
uncontrolled
urban
growth
land
use
changes
in
watersheds
worldwide
have
led
to
increased
surface
runoff
within
metropolitan
areas,
coupled
with
climate
change,
creating
a
risk
for
residents
during
the
rainy
season.
The
city
of
San
Luis
Potosí
is
no
exception
this
phenomenon.
One
affected
watercourse
Garita
Stream,
which
flows
inside
near
urbanization.
It
essential
analyze
effects
sprawl
on
stream
based
historical
precipitation
data
town.
Hydrological
topographical
information
were
required
conduct
research.
hydrological
study
basin
involved
analyzing
region’s
geomorphology
climatological
data.
For
stream’s
topography,
aerial
photogrammetry
using
an
unmanned
Vehicle
(UAV)
Global
Navigation
Satellite
System
(GNSS)
equipment
was
employed
topographic
surveys
area.
To
find
out
when
would
overflow
areas
are
most
likely
flood,
numerical
modeling
done
1D,
2D,
3D
programs
like
SWMM5
(Storm
Water
Management
Model),
HEC-RAS
(Hydrologic
Engineering
Center’s
River
Analysis
System),
EDFC
Explorer
(Environmental
Fluid
Dynamics
Code).
These
models
simulated
different
return
periods
their
correlation
current
flooding
events
recorded
area,
thereby
further
proposing
solutions
mitigate
issues.
By
conducting
these
simulations
results,
can
be
suggested
address
problems
area
flood
at
various
caused
by
Stream.