Resource manual on flash flood risk management - module 3: structural measures

  Available online: http://www.preventionweb.net/files/30062_30062resourcemanualonflashfloodrisk.pdf

This publication presents the concept of integrated flood management as a component of integrated water resource management. It emphasizes that structural measures are most effective and sustainable when implemented together with appropriate non-structural measures keeping in mind physical measures for slope stabilization and erosion control. The description are simple yet effective, they can be implemented using local and low-cost materials with a minimum of external materials and technical support and a low environmental impact.

Language(s): English

ISBN (or other code): 978-92-9115-266-7

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