Presentation on An Effective Management

To Reduce Flood In Urban Areas

Presented By :
Minhaj Hossain Bappi
ID:1806044
Reg No: 08171
Session : 2018-2019

Course Code: ERM 314

Course Title: Presentation And Argumentation Skills

Faculty of Environment Science and Disaster Management

Date:04 January,2023
 OUTLINE

 Introduction
 Background of urban flood
 Causes of urban flood
 Impact of urban flood
 Methodology to reduce urban flood
 Result and discussion
 Conclusion
 Introduction:

Flood : A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

Urban Flood : Urban flooding describes the flooding of land or property within a
constructed environment, especially in locations that are more densely.

 Urban flooding is caused by a lack of drainage in an urban area.

 Background of Urban Flooding

 Urban flooding is significantly different from rural flooding

 Urban areas are densely populated and people living in vulnerable areas suffer due to
flooding, sometimes resulting in loss of life.

 Urban areas are also centres of economic activities with vital infrastructure which
needs to be protected 24x7
Causes Of Urban Flood
 Impact Of Urban Flood

 The impact of urban floods is manifold and takes a long time for the affected area to
get back to normal.
 It causes loss of life and property due to the chances of spreading of water-borne
infections.
 It disrupts the normal working of the city by damaging water supply,communication,
transportation, and infrastructure.
 The environment is further damaged as the vegetation gets washed away during the
extreme flow of water.
 Animals also suffer from diseases and loss of shelter due to flooding.
 Diseases spread when sewage and solid waste wash into houses and buildings.
 Methodology To Reduce Urban Flood

 Rainwater harvesting
 Increase green roofs
 Construction of permeable roads
 Improved drainage system
 Avoid new development on wetlands and floodplains as much as possible.
 Create basins or small reservoirs to retain rainwater in the city.

 Reduce debris and waste in the drainage system to reduce blockages.

 Protect public and private property in flood-prone areas.
 Replace impermeable surfaces across the city with permeable, ideally green, options.
 Result And Discussion

 As floodwaters spread they can threaten lives, inundate properties and businesses,
destroy belongings, damage vital infrastructure and prevent access to essential public
services.
 Inundation of the flood plains helps recharge the groundwater, which is an important
source of drinking water and is essential for agriculture.
 Our Work Is To Reduce Flooding

 Avoid new development on wetlands and floodplains.

 Increase the natural space along river banks.

 Reduce debris and waste in the drainage system to reduce blockages
 Protect Public and Private property in flood prone areas
 Creat basins or small reservoirs to retain rain water in the city
 Communicate public and high risk areas
 Conclusion

 Floods can be prevented if soil conditions improve, allowing for easier water
absorption. During floods, flood barriers can be used as protection. It is expected that
floods will be affected by climate change due to changes in rainfall, temperature, sea
level, and river fluctuations.