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A Review of Urban Flooding: Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies

도시 홍수: 원인, 영향 및 저감 전략 고찰

Jin-Yong Lee1*
이 진용1*
1Professor, Division of Geology and Geophysics, Kangwon National University
1강원대학교 지질지구물리학부 지질학전공 교수
*Corresponding Author
30 September 2023. pp. 489-502
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Abstract

Urban floods pose significant challenges to cities worldwide, driven by the interplay between urbanization and climate change. This review examines recent studies of urban floods to understand their causes, impacts, and potential mitigation strategies. Urbanization, with its increase in impermeable surfaces and altered drainage patterns, disrupts natural water flow, exacerbating surface runoff during intense rainfall events. The impacts of urban floods are far-reaching, affecting lives, infrastructure, the economy, and the environment. Loss of life, property damage, disruptions to critical services, and environmental consequences underscore the urgency of effective urban flood management. To mitigate urban floods, integrated flood management strategies are crucial. Sustainable urban planning, green infrastructure, and improved drainage systems play pivotal roles in reducing flood vulnerabilities. Early warning systems, emergency response planning, and community engagement are essential components of flood preparedness and resilience. Looking to the future, climate change projections indicate increased flood risks, necessitating resilience and adaptation measures. Advances in research, data collection, and modeling techniques will enable more accurate flood predictions, thus guiding decision-making. In conclusion, urban flooding demands urgent attention and comprehensive strategies to protect lives, infrastructure, and the economy.

Keywords
urban flooding
urbanization
inundation
torrential rain

도시 홍수는 도시화와 기후 변화의 상호작용에 의해 전 세계 도시들에게 중요한 도전으로 인식된다. 이 논문은 최근 도시 홍수 연구사례들을 조사하여 그 원인, 영향 및 잠재적인 완화 전략을 이해하려고 하였다. 도시화는 증가하는 불투수 표면과 변화된 배수 패턴으로 인해 자연적인 수류를 방해하며 강한 강우 이벤트 동안 표면 유출을 강화시킨다. 도시 홍수의 충격은 광범위하게 생명, 기반 시설, 경제 및 환경에 영향을 미치는데 생명과 재산 피해, 중요 서비스 중단 및 환경적 피해는 효과적인 도시 홍수 관리의 긴급성을 요구한다. 도시 홍수를 완화하기 위해서는 통합된 홍수 관리 전략이 필수적인데 지속 가능한 도시 계획, 녹색 인프라, 그리고 개선된 배수 시스템은 홍수 취약성을 감소시키는 데 중요한 역할을 한다. 조기 경보 시스템, 긴급 대응 방안, 그리고 지역 주민의 참여는 홍수 대비 및 회복탄력성의 필수 구성 요소이다. 미래 전망에 의하면 기후 변화에 따른 홍수 위험 증가를 보여주므로 회복탄력성과 적응 조치가 필요하다. 그러므로 관련 분야의 연구, 데이터 수집 및 모델링 기술의 발전은 더 정확한 홍수 예측을 가능하게 하며 의사 결정에 도움을 줄 것이다.

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  • Publisher :Korean Society of Engineering Geology
  • Publisher(Ko) :대한지질공학회
  • Journal Title :The Journal of Engineering Geology
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  • Volume : 33
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  • Pages :489-502
  • Received Date : 2023-08-06
  • Revised Date : 2023-09-01
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