Overview
Hydrometeorological risks in urban areas pose significant challenges due to the increasing frequency and intensity of weather-related events. These risks include flooding, droughts, and storm surges, which can severely impact infrastructure, public health, and safety. Understanding these risks is es...
Key Terms
Example: Heavy rains can lead to flooding in urban areas.
Example: Hurricanes often cause storm surges that flood coastal cities.
Example: Effective urban planning can reduce flood risks.
Example: Climate change is causing more extreme weather events.
Example: Building levees is a form of flood mitigation.
Example: Cities conduct vulnerability assessments to prepare for floods.
Related Topics
Disaster Management
Strategies and practices to prepare for and respond to disasters, including hydrometeorological events.
intermediateUrban Resilience
The ability of urban areas to withstand and recover from adverse events.
advancedClimate Adaptation Strategies
Methods to adjust practices and policies to minimize the impacts of climate change.
intermediateKey Concepts
floodingstorm surgesurban planningclimate change