Eastern Africa exhibits bimodal rainfall consisting of long rains (March–May) and short rains
(October–December), changes in which have profound socioeconomic and environmental …

The world has faced many disasters in recent years, but flood impacts have gained immense
importance and attention due to their adverse effects. More than half of global flood …

Understanding the drivers behind urban floods is critical for reducing its devastating impacts
to human and society. This study investigates the impacts of recent urban development on …

Climate change has resulted in the increased frequency of extreme storms and associated
flood risk uncertainties in urban areas, which brings more challenges to future urban flood …

The extent of flooding in China is more significant than in any other country. Our research
reveals that approximately 66% of China's landmass is submerged by flooding, affecting …

Climate change-induced extreme weather events have been at their worst increase in the
past decade (2010–2020) across Africa and globally. This has proved disruptive to global …

Flooding from intense rainfall is a major hazard in many urban areas. One of the major
challenges in urban flood simulations is lack of data about the location and properties of …

Waterlogging events in urban areas are becoming increasingly more frequent, which has
led to tremendous economic losses. Urban road networks have also suffered heavy …

Flash floods cause severe natural disasters over the world generating property and
infrastructures damages, poverty and loss of human life, among others. Mediterranean …

Despite the long-lasting and widespread drought in the Sahel, flood events did punctuate in
the past. The concern about floods remains dwarf on the international research and policy …