Pluvial (Rain Related) Flooding in Urban Areas: The Invisible Hazard

Houston, D., Werritty, A., Basset, D., Geddes, A., Hoolachan, A. and Mcmillan, M. (2011) Pluvial (Rain Related) Flooding in Urban Areas: The Invisible Hazard. Project Report. Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Bristol.

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Abstract

This study assesses how many people in urban areas are at risk from 'pluvial' flooding – surface water accumulating from the result of intense rainfall. It also explores how socially deprived areas are at slightly higher risk of pluvial flooding.

Item Type:Research Reports or Papers (Project Report)
Additional Information:ISBN: 9781859358634
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Houston, Professor Donald
Authors: Houston, D., Werritty, A., Basset, D., Geddes, A., Hoolachan, A., and Mcmillan, M.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies
Publisher:Joseph Rowntree Foundation

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