River channel management in flood risk reduction
By Srikantha Herath
- Managing increasing flood risks is a major challenge in the Asian Region.
- Rapid urbanization contributes to increased flood hazards and runoff, while population and wealth concentration increases the exposed population and assets at risk.
- Integrated flood management is necessary for sustainable flood reduction strategies.
- River channel management plays a crucial role in basin-wide water management.
- The objective is to lower the loss-frequency curve, considering both high and low frequency floods.
- Financial instruments are explored as potential tools for flood risk management.
