Strategies and Implementation for Achieving Sustainable Flood Risk Management

Flood is considered one of the most destructive and catastrophic phenomena among all-natural calamities. Flood risk is a function and a product of hazard and vulnerability. The selection of appropriate flood management strategies necessitates a thorough understanding of the risk mechanism. Flood Risk Management (FRM) approaches are critical for reducing the devastating effects floods can have on human health, economy and the environment. FRM comprises a variety of tactics and approaches for mitigating these impacts, whether on a local or a global basis. FRM employs a systematic strategy that has proven critical for mitigating flood-related risks. This chapter examines various FRM approaches, analysing their limitations, characteristics and key components. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the importance of remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GISs) in supporting FRM activities. Using these tools, stakeholders, urban planners and watershed managers can better forecast and minimise the effects of floods through proactive actions.