Nowcasting of Extreme Rainfall in Dutch Cities

Extreme rainfall brings substantial threats to lives, infrastructure, and the economy in cities. Radar rainfall nowcasting was proven able to provide forecasts up to 2 to 3 hours in advance on a catchment scale. However, an extensive evaluation of nowcasting skills for urban areas has not been performed yet. In this study, we selected 80 extreme...

A feasibility study on constructing a flood diversion channel: Exploring the possibilities of constructing a flood diversion channel between the Mekong River and the Gulf of Thailand as measure to reduce flood risks

The yearly floods of the Mekong Delta caused by the Mekong River have been considered a blessing; it purifies the agricultural lands and deposits a fresh layer of silt on the surface, which keeps the delta fertile. However, the growing demand for agricultural products internationally and nationally has pushed the farmers to harvest all year long...