Flood modelling

NU teams mentored by:

Nadia Skifa

Pablo De la Fuente Cusicanqui

Courtesy of:

Dr. Vassilis Glenis & Prof. Chris Kilsby

Introduction to Exposure analysis

• Objective: Demonstrate the simulation and assessment of flood risk reduction interventions using exposure analysis.
• Methodology: Utilizing an exposure script to simulate flood scenarios and assess damages.

Flood Risk Reduction Interventions

Interventions:

• Intervention 1: Structural measures (e.g., levees, floodwalls, ponds, impermeable pavements).
• Intervention 2: Non-structural measures (e.g., land-use planning, early warning systems).

Simulation Process

• Step 1: Input Data:
• Geographic information (e.g., topography, land use).
• Hydrological data (e.g., rainfall patterns, river discharge).

• Step 2: Modeling:
• Use of exposure script to simulate flood scenarios based on input data

- Step3: Assessing Flood Damages (Depth Damage Functions)

• Relationship between flood depth and expected damages.
• Incorporating factors like building type.

• Key Findings:
• Effectiveness of interventions in reducing flood risk.
• Insights for decision-making in flood risk management.

Simulation Results

Simulation Results

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