While protective measures like dykes, dams, and floodgates can be expensive, their financial benefits can outweigh post-disaster rebuilding expenses by up ...
According to UNICEF, 24.1 million children in India are impacted by floods, cyclones, and heatwaves each year, highlighting the ongoing need for targeted protections and services.
Similarly, policy interventions, such as land use restrictions, can enhance the value of flood prevention, particularly in emerging economies. Flood defences and, zoning restrictions are found to be ...