Loss of life due to floods: Loss of life due to floods

摘要: This article gives an overview of the research on loss life due to floods. The limited information regarding this topic is presented and evaluated. Analysis global data for different flood types shows that magnitude mortality related severity effects possibilities warning evacuation. Information from historical events a more detailed insight into factors determine event, such as characteristics effectiveness At individual level, occurrence fatalities will be influenced by behaviour vulnerability factors. Existing methods estimation have been developed floods in regions are briefly discussed. A new method low-lying areas protected defences. It can used analyse consequences risks flooding thereby provide basis risk evaluation decision-making. results contribute development strategies prevent mitigate