Challenges of torrential flood risk management in Serbia
Torrential floods are the natural hydrological hazards manifesting as a consequence of extreme rainfall episodes which have a quick response from the watersheds of small areas, steep slopes and intensive soil erosion. Taking in consideration the nature of torrential flood (sudden and destru...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Geographical Institute "Jovan Cvijić" SASA
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Zbornik Radova: Geografski institut "Jovan Cvijić" |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-7599/2015/0350-75991502131P.pdf |
| Summary: | Torrential floods are the natural hydrological hazards manifesting as a
consequence of extreme rainfall episodes which have a quick response from the
watersheds of small areas, steep slopes and intensive soil erosion. Taking in
consideration the nature of torrential flood (sudden and destructive
occurrence) and the fact they are the most frequent natural hazards in
Serbia, torrential flood risk management is a real challenge. Instead of
partial solutions for flood protection, integrated torrential flood risk
management is more meaningful and effective. The key steps should be an
improvement of the legal framework on national level and an expansion of
technical and biological torrent control works in river basins. Consequences
for society can be significantly reduced if there is an efficient forecast
and timely warning, rescue and evacuation and if affected population is
educated about flood risks and measures which can be undertaken in case of
emergency situation. In this paper, all aspects of torrential flood risk
management are analyzed. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br.
47007 III] |
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| ISSN: | 0350-7599 1821-2808 |