SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVES OF FLOOD ASSESSMENT ON DELTA LOWLAND

An integrated and holistic approach is necessary to find solutions for flood management problems. Besides, a regional water resources Management plan should be developed, taking into account both flooding and water scarcity issues. The study at hand describes various flood management strategies, each compiled on the basis of different starting points, such as structural measures, non-structural measures, environmental considerations, etc. The implementation of strategies, or separate measures, should focus on priorities for areas most frequently affected. On the short term efficient and low cost measures should be implemented, such as flood forecasting and early warning and flood proofing. In addition, planning of mid and long term measures should commence on short notice. On the midterm larger scale and sustainable measures should be implemented in order to reach a safety level with return periods of 50 years. Finally, involving stakeholders and the local communities in the affected areas in planning, development and implementation of strategies and measures is of utmost importance