Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of River Hydrology and Flood Processes

• Introduction to the hydrological cycle and river basin dynamics
• Types and causes of river flooding
• Impacts of land use, climate change, and urbanization on floods
• Key hydrological concepts relevant to flood analysis
• Case Study: Understanding river flood events in a changing climate

Module 2: Data Collection, Management, and Analysis for Flood Modelling

• Sources of hydrological and meteorological data
• Techniques for field data collection and monitoring
• Data quality control, validation, and management practices
• Use of GIS and remote sensing in flood data analysis
• Case Study: Applying GIS in flood-prone basin data management

Module 3: Flood Forecasting and Modelling Techniques

• Introduction to hydrological and hydraulic modelling approaches
• Rainfall-runoff models for flood prediction
• Application of 1D and 2D hydraulic models
• Calibration and validation of flood models
• Case Study: Forecasting a river flood event using hydrological models

Module 4: Flood Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies

• Flood hazard mapping and vulnerability analysis
• Structural and non-structural flood mitigation measures
• Early warning systems and community-based flood risk management
• Integration of modelling results into risk reduction strategies
• Case Study: Developing a flood risk reduction plan for a river basin

Module 5: Applications of Flood Modelling in Planning and Policy

• Use of flood models in urban and regional planning
• Role of modelling in infrastructure design and resilience building
• Policy and regulatory frameworks in flood management
• Integrating flood modelling into climate adaptation strategies
• Case Study: Incorporating flood modelling in urban development planning