Dynamic Flood Topographies in the Terai, Nepal: Community Perceptions and Resilience (DISTAL)
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Authors
Practical Action Consulting
Issue Date
2017-10
Type
Language
en
Keywords
Climate Change , Development , Disasters , Governance , Natural Resource Management , Technology
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Abstract
Practical Action Consulting has been working with an interdisciplinary team from the University of Edinburgh, conducting innovative research to enhance understanding of the flood risk posed to communities in the Karnali river basin in Western Nepal. This brief outlines the findings and potential impacts of this research for strengthening flood preparedness and resilience for these communities who depend on the river for their livelihood and yet are vulnerable to devastating loss and damage caused by flooding.
Description
This research project was undertaken through a joint collaboration of the University of Edinburgh, Practical Action Consulting (PAC) and supported by Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Nepal. It was focussed in the Karnali flood plains, a Midwestern region of Nepal to understand flood risk through a team of local practitioners and international experts.
The University of Edinburgh led the research project while PAC facilitated the field visits, supported engagements with local partners, and supported access to relevant data and creation of knowledge products.
As part of the project, a workshop was conducted and attended by representatives from the DHM as well as national and international NGOs.
The introductory sessions provided an overview regarding the DISTAL project, the status of flood early warning system in Nepal and the need for understanding the geomorphological behaviour of the catchment to fully understand flood risk. The three presentations in the session came from the University of Edinburgh, DHM and Institute of Engineering.