A systematic review on approaches and methods used for flood vulnerability assessment: framework for future research

2019 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 975-998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sufia Rehman ◽  
Mehebub Sahana ◽  
Haoyuan Hong ◽  
Haroon Sajjad ◽  
Baharin Bin Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Vulnerability Assessment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Assessment Framework ◽  
Flood Vulnerability ◽  
Flood Vulnerability Assessment

Development of flood vulnerability curves for Sri Lankan hospitals

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahirathan Koneswaran ◽  
Chandana Siriwardana ◽  
Ravindu Udayantha Jayasekara
Keyword(s):  
Vulnerability Assessment ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Assessment Framework ◽  
Flood Vulnerability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Inundation Depth ◽  
A Value ◽  
Building Contents ◽  
Flood Vulnerability Assessment

Purpose The government-led public healthcare services in Sri Lanka became a major strength in managing the COVID-19 comparatively well. However, natural hazards are a major threat to this healthcare system, as they cause severe damages, especially to curative healthcare infrastructures such as hospitals. Floods have been the major contributor to the economic loss of the Sri Lankan healthcare system. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to develop a proper flood risk assessment framework for Sri Lankan hospitals. Design/methodology/approach This research study has attempted to develop a flood vulnerability assessment tool for hospitals using the concept of Depth Damage Functions (DDFs). Flood vulnerability curves have been developed for identified critical units of hospitals considering the damage caused to building contents which are predominantly expensive medical equipment. The damage caused only by wetting was considered in generating vulnerability curves. Structured interviews were conducted with government officials in the healthcare sector to gather details on the cost and damages of medical equipment. Pilot studies were carried out in two hospitals identified as located in flood-prone areas and have previous experiences of flooding, to acquire data regarding building contents of the critical units. Findings The developed vulnerability curves indicate that no major damage would occur to building contents in critical units (other than the labor room) until the inundation depth reaches a value of 0.6–0.9 m (varies for each type of unit). It is also noteworthy that after a certain range in the inundation depth, the damage increases drastically, and building contents would incur total damage if the inundation depth passes a value of 1.2–1.5 m. Originality/value This study explains the initial phase of developing a flood vulnerability assessment framework for Sri Lankan hospitals. Not many studies had been carried out to assess the vulnerability of hospitals specifically for floods using vulnerability curves. The study recommends a zoning system with pre-defined vulnerability levels for critical units during a flood, which can be associated with evacuation planning as well. Further studies must be carried out to verify this system for hospitals in Sri Lanka.

scholarly journals Ensemble-based flood vulnerability assessment for probable maximum flood in a changing environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 576 ◽  
pp. 342-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudershan Gangrade ◽  
Shih-Chieh Kao ◽  
Tigstu T. Dullo ◽  
Alfred J. Kalyanapu ◽  
Benjamin L. Preston
Keyword(s):  
Vulnerability Assessment ◽  
Changing Environment ◽  
Flood Vulnerability ◽  
Probable Maximum Flood ◽  
Flood Vulnerability Assessment

Flood vulnerability assessment in the light of rice cultivation characteristics in Mekong River flood plain in Cambodia

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (S2) ◽  
pp. 275-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshio Okazumi ◽  
Shigenobu Tanaka ◽  
Youngjoo Kwak ◽  
Badri Bhakta Shrestha ◽  
Ai Sugiura
Keyword(s):  
Vulnerability Assessment ◽  
Flood Plain ◽  
Rice Cultivation ◽  
Mekong River ◽  
Flood Vulnerability ◽  
River Flood ◽  
Flood Vulnerability Assessment

scholarly journals A GIS-based Approach for Flood Vulnerability Assessment in Hoa Vang District, Danang City, Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 652 (1) ◽  
pp. 012003
Author(s):  
Tran Thi An ◽  
Venkatesh Raghavan ◽  
Nguyen Vinh Long ◽  
Saizen Izuru ◽  
Narumasa Tsutsumida
Keyword(s):  
Vulnerability Assessment ◽  
Flood Vulnerability ◽  
Flood Vulnerability Assessment
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