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Flood Risk Mapping for Pilot Areas in Ethiopia
Date Issued
2008
Status
Open Access
Abstract
The flood risk mapping documents for pilot areas surrounding Lake Tana in Ethiopia presented here are the results of multi-disciplinary study that include products from topographic data collection and surveying, terrain modeling, hydrologic analysis, hydraulic modeling and analysis, flood hazard mapping, economic data collection and damage analysis, and vulnerability and risk assessment.
The pilot areas considered were:
* Gumara and Ribb Rivers in the Fogera floodplain
* Megech and Dirma Rivers in the Dembiya floodplain
The maps developed as a result of this study convey the most basic information about the general vicinity in which flooding can be expected with varying frequencies. Local communities can make immediate use of these maps to identify areas of focus for flood protection, preparedness, warning, and future development guidelines. A flood extent map can be a valuable aid in communicating flood risk to local populations as part of education and outreach programs to encourage appropriate response.
The pilot areas considered were:
* Gumara and Ribb Rivers in the Fogera floodplain
* Megech and Dirma Rivers in the Dembiya floodplain
The maps developed as a result of this study convey the most basic information about the general vicinity in which flooding can be expected with varying frequencies. Local communities can make immediate use of these maps to identify areas of focus for flood protection, preparedness, warning, and future development guidelines. A flood extent map can be a valuable aid in communicating flood risk to local populations as part of education and outreach programs to encourage appropriate response.