Flood risk assessment of the population in Afghanistan: A spatial analysis of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability

Flood risk assessment of the population in Afghanistan: A spatial analysis of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability

Flooding is a recurrent and severe natural hazard in Afghanistan, exacerbated by climate change, and poses significant threats to human lives and livelihoods. The country's socioeconomic vulnerabilities make it highly susceptible to the devastating impacts of disasters, resulting in loss of liv...

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Main Authors: Qiyamud Din Ikram, Abdur Rashid Jamalzi, Abdur Rahim Hamidi, Irfan Ullah, Muhmmad Shahab
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. 2024-03-01
Series:Natural Hazards Research
Subjects:
Flood risk
25-Year return flood
Spatial analysis
Population
Afghanistan
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666592123000884

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