Course Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Assess urban flood risks
• Design and manage stormwater systems
• Apply flood mitigation strategies
• Integrate sustainable drainage solutions
• Improve emergency preparedness

Course Outline

Day 1: Urban Flood Risk Fundamentals

• Flood risk types
• Climate impacts
• Urban drainage systems
• Vulnerability assessment
• Regulatory frameworks

Day 2: Stormwater System Design

• Hydraulic principles
• Drainage modeling basics
• Capacity planning
• Design standards
• Case studies

Day 3: Sustainable Drainage Solutions

• Green infrastructure
• Retention and detention systems
• Permeable pavements
• Environmental benefits
• Performance monitoring

Day 4: Flood Mitigation & Emergency Planning

• Early warning systems
• Emergency coordination
• Incident management
• Recovery planning
• Public communication

Day 5: Strategic Flood Governance

• Long-term planning
• Investment prioritization
• Risk-based asset management
• Resilience strategies
• Best practices