Impacts of reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the Vu Gia Thu Bon Basin, Vietnam
This study examines the effects of upstream reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the Vu Gia Thu Bon river basin. The alternative reservoir operation strategies corresponding to the flood storage capacity (Vpl) of 10, 20, and 30% of the active storage capacity (Vhi) are evaluat...
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| description | This study examines the effects of upstream reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the Vu Gia Thu Bon river basin. The alternative reservoir operation strategies corresponding to the flood storage capacity (Vpl) of 10, 20, and 30% of the active storage capacity (Vhi) are evaluated and compared with the prevailing inter-reservoir operation procedure in terms of inundation effects. The results reveal that increasing the Vpl from 10% to 30% of the Vhi reduces the flooded area by 11.8% and lowers the water level at downstream stations from 6% to 30%. The government's procedure is considered safe to supply water, but the inundation duration is longer, resulting in more damage than the scenario of Vpl=20%Vhi. Regarding urbanization, the expansion of newly urbanized areas has resulted in increased flooding in their surrounding areas, with an increase in flood depth of more than 3 m. Moreover, the new roads have reduced the capacity of flood drainage and caused severe flooding. The water level difference between the two sides of the road can be as high as 2 m. This research will assist managers in developing and implementing appropriate downstream flood control measures. HIGHLIGHTS
Three characteristics including flooded area, flood depth, and flood duration are analyzed.;
More detailed analysis of the impact of reservoir operation.;
In some areas, the highway increases the risk of flooding.;
The new urban areas are not flooded, but the surrounding areas are.;
Providing a basis for improving the government reservoir operations procedure.; |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0fe73855f2d240f0a2994de24b8ace572022-12-22T01:10:15ZengIWA PublishingWater Supply1606-97491607-07982022-04-012244656467510.2166/ws.2022.124124Impacts of reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the Vu Gia Thu Bon Basin, VietnamThuy Nga To0Huy Cong Vu1Hung Le2 The University of Danang – University of Science and Technology, Danang City, Vietnam The University of Danang – University of Science and Technology, Danang City, Vietnam The University of Danang – University of Science and Technology, Danang City, Vietnam This study examines the effects of upstream reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the Vu Gia Thu Bon river basin. The alternative reservoir operation strategies corresponding to the flood storage capacity (Vpl) of 10, 20, and 30% of the active storage capacity (Vhi) are evaluated and compared with the prevailing inter-reservoir operation procedure in terms of inundation effects. The results reveal that increasing the Vpl from 10% to 30% of the Vhi reduces the flooded area by 11.8% and lowers the water level at downstream stations from 6% to 30%. The government's procedure is considered safe to supply water, but the inundation duration is longer, resulting in more damage than the scenario of Vpl=20%Vhi. Regarding urbanization, the expansion of newly urbanized areas has resulted in increased flooding in their surrounding areas, with an increase in flood depth of more than 3 m. Moreover, the new roads have reduced the capacity of flood drainage and caused severe flooding. The water level difference between the two sides of the road can be as high as 2 m. This research will assist managers in developing and implementing appropriate downstream flood control measures. HIGHLIGHTS Three characteristics including flooded area, flood depth, and flood duration are analyzed.; More detailed analysis of the impact of reservoir operation.; In some areas, the highway increases the risk of flooding.; The new urban areas are not flooded, but the surrounding areas are.; Providing a basis for improving the government reservoir operations procedure.;http://ws.iwaponline.com/content/22/4/4656floodreservoir operationurbanizationvu gia thu bon |
| spellingShingle | Thuy Nga To Huy Cong Vu Hung Le Impacts of reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the Vu Gia Thu Bon Basin, Vietnam Water Supply flood reservoir operation urbanization vu gia thu bon |
| title | Impacts of reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the Vu Gia Thu Bon Basin, Vietnam |
| title_full | Impacts of reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the Vu Gia Thu Bon Basin, Vietnam |
| title_fullStr | Impacts of reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the Vu Gia Thu Bon Basin, Vietnam |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impacts of reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the Vu Gia Thu Bon Basin, Vietnam |
| title_short | Impacts of reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the Vu Gia Thu Bon Basin, Vietnam |
| title_sort | impacts of reservoir operation and urbanization on flood inundation in the vu gia thu bon basin vietnam |
| topic | flood reservoir operation urbanization vu gia thu bon |
| url | http://ws.iwaponline.com/content/22/4/4656 |
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