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Comprehensive Framework for the Assessment of Multi‐Level Pluvial Flood Risk

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Urban areas are increasingly vulnerable to pluvial floods, a threat that is exacerbated by climate change and urbanisation. Current risk assessment methods often lack scalability and practical applicability across diverse urban contexts and varying capacities. This study introduces a novel comprehensive framework for multi‐level pluvial flood risk assessment, which provides a systematic approach to evaluating hazard, exposure, and vulnerability across citywide, catchment, and sub‐catchment levels. By integrating geographic information systems with adaptive modelling techniques, the framework enables resource‐efficient prioritisation and dynamic risk management tailored to urban development and climate change scenarios. Case studies based on Estonian cities illustrate how this approach can guide effective flood risk mitigation at various spatial scales.

Source: Journal of Flood Risk Management

DOI: 10.1111/jfr3.70193

Authors: Murel Truu, Ivar Annus, Nils Kändler

Institution: Tallinn University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Flood Risk Assessment and Management

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,280