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SES 1-3-2: Flood Modelling 2 Location: HSB1 Session Chair: Albert Chen Session Chair: Martina Hauser | |
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3:00pm - 3:15pm
Modelling compound flooding in coastal urban environments: the Western Costa del Sol (Spain) Case Study 1: Climate Change & Resilience Unit, AQUATEC (AGBAR Group), 08038 Barcelona, Spain; 2: FLUMEN Research Institute, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC), 08034 Barcelona, Spain; 3: Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, Via Celoria, 2, 20133, Milan, Italy Pluvial flooding in urban areas is an increasing concern, particularly in coastal regions like Costa del Sol Occidental in southern Spain, which is experiencing rapid urbanization and seasonal population increase due to tourism. Despite the severity of recent pluvial flood events, such as the October 2024 floods in Valencia and Málaga, there are no comprehensive models or maps addressing pluvial floods in urban areas and the related compound floods in the region. This research aims to fill this gap by developing flood risk and impact maps that incorporate pluvial flooding, coastal hydrodynamics, and future climate projections. By integrating 1D/2D sewer models and coastal simulations, the study will estimate the joint probability of compound flooding events. The results will enable local authorities to adopt resilient flood management strategies and improve flood risk management in the context of climate change and increasing flood risks. | |