This book provides an overview of flood and drought in the Lower Mekong Basin, reviews the characteristics of flood and drought, and details structural and non-structural measures for flood and drought mitigation employed in the basin countries, as well as their flood and drought mitigation capacity.
Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers and engineers in the field of transboundary rivers, especially those with an interest in the Lower Mekong River.
Tabella dei contenuti
Foreword.- Overview of the Mekong River Basin.- Summary of Flood and Drought in Mekong River Basin.- Analysis of flood Character in the Mekong River Basin.- Analysis of Drought Character in the Mekong River Basin.- Overview of Measures and Assessment of Capacity for Flood Prevention and Drought Relief.- Main Findings and Recommendations.- Appendix 1 Introduction of THREW Model.- Appendix 2 Technology Exchange and Capacity Building.
Circa l’autore
Dr LIU’s research primarily focuses on hydrological processes and modeling, flood management, and transboundary river water cooperation. She has over five years of research experience in transboundary water cooperation in China, has participated in various Lancang-Mekong water resources cooperation activities, and has served as program manager for three international cooperation projects involving Mekong River countries. She was an editor of a joint publication by the MWR of China and MRC in 2016 and is the author of more than 10 journal papers and one book.
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