Catastrophic floods - hidden vulnerability of mega cities

This booklet considers historical lessons in flood management, weather forecasting, the prediction of urban flooding, and community participation in flood loss reduction. Issues relating to evacuation of pedestrians and underground railway infrastructure are described.

  • Corporate Authors:

    United Nations University Press

    United Nations University, 53-70 Jingumae, 5-chome Shibuya-ku
    Tokyo,   Japan  150-8925
  • Authors:
    • HERATH, S (
  • Publication Date: 2004-3

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Pagination: 50p

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01131843
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: TRL
  • Files: ITRD
  • Created Date: Jul 2 2009 7:40AM