Flood mitigation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005638
A range of measures and strategies implemented to reduce the adverse impacts of floods on communities and infrastructure. These can include structural approaches like dams and levees, as well as non-structural methods such as land-use planning, early warning systems, and floodplain management. The goal is to minimize loss of life, property damage, and economic disruption.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005638 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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