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Transporting subsystems
Dispersal sub-systems
Delta
Sea
- a condition that occurs when water overflows the
natural or artificial confines of a stream.
- an abnormally high water stage flowing over the
land in streams, floodways or floodplain, lakes
and coastal areas.
- any flow higher than the average river discharge.
Qt, Flood
Base flow
Qt, Flood
2. Non-structural measure
3. Flood management
Types of Mitigation
Works
1. Structural Measure
2. Non-structural measure
3. Flood management
Structural Measures :
1. Dikes / levees
3. Channel improvements
a. widening/deepening
b. straightening
c. Removing obstructions to flow
d. Channel stabilization works
d. Channel stabilization works
1. Revetments
2. Groins / spurdikes
3. Emergency floodways
- cut-off/diversion channels
4. Groundsills
Non-Structural Measures :
1. Zoning regulations
a. Vegetative cover
b. terracing
c. Contour plowing
d. Construction of numerous ponds