Extreme storm surges can be predicted much faster with high accuracy thanks to a new AI model that helps researchers and ...

Chandigarh: Pulling up the Punjab govt for failing to meet its own deadline, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has noted the absence of a clear timeline for floodplain demarcation along the Satluj, ...

We assessed the impact of cover crops on surface runoff in Belá, a pluvial-flood–threatened area in southwestern Slovakia with a relatively low slope. Using the 2D unsteady-flow HEC-RAS model, we ...

ABSTRACT: Flooding poses significant risks to communities in wetlands and densely urbanized regions, necessitating robust prevention strategies. This study focuses on the Canche and Liane watersheds ...

A comprehensive, modular Python automation system for HEC-RAS flood analysis workflows. This professional-grade tool demonstrates advanced hydraulic modeling capabilities, Python integration, and ...

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Since 2010, the Brazilian government has required that dams that fall within the national dam policy must present a safety plan, which, among other topics, must address the definition of the ...

In the world of dam safety, lives can literally depend on the accuracy of a model. For decades, dam breach analyses have leaned on deterministic methods –choosing one “conservative yet realistic” set ...

As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of floods, building technical capacity at the local level remains a critical step in protecting lives, infrastructure, and ecosystems. For ...

Abstract: With the continuous expansion of power grids and the frequent occurrence of extreme weather events, rainfall-induced floods pose a significant threat to the safe operation of power grids.

UC research is advancing geospatial technologies to improve flood risk assessment and mitigation, tackling critical global challenges. Prototype of the flood resilience digital twin. (Image/Supplied) ...