Cities and Flooding
Author | : Abhas K. Jha |
Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 639 |
Release | : 2012-02-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780821394779 |
ISBN-13 | : 0821394770 |
Rating | : 4/5 (770 Downloads) |
Download or read book Cities and Flooding written by Abhas K. Jha and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban flooding is an increasing challenge today to the expanding cities and towns of developing countries. This Handbook is a state-of-the art, user-friendly operational guide that shows decision makers and specialists how to effectively manage the risk of floods in rapidly urbanizing settings--and within the context of a changing climate.