Hydrological Hazards: Modelling, Monitoring, Management and Mitigation Measures
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydrology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrology; hydrological extremes; hydroinformatics; hydrological hazards; water resources management
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Interests: simulation and optimization of water-energy systems; renewable energy; hydrological modelling; floods; hydroinformatics; water resources management; uncertainty assessment; stochastics
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Interests: stochastic simulation; temporal and spatial downscaling/disaggregation; copulas; hydroinformatics; hydrometeorological extremes; uncertainty quantification; optimization algorithms; water resources management
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hydrological hazards are intensifying globally due to climate change and increasing anthropogenic pressures, posing significant risks to communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. The rising frequency and severity of floods, droughts, and extreme precipitation events underscore the urgent need for innovative, resilient, and interdisciplinary approaches.
This Special Issue aims to advance scientific understanding and practical solutions for hydrological hazards in a rapidly changing climate. We invite contributions that showcase advancements in monitoring, modelling, prediction, and risk assessment, as well as research supporting effective mitigation, climate adaptation, and management. Through these efforts, this Special Issue intends to foster improved preparedness and strengthen societal resilience to emerging hydrological challenges.
We welcome submissions focusing on spatial dimensions and technical innovations across the hazard management continuum. Key themes include
- Modelling and Forecasting: Advanced hydrological and hydrodynamic simulations, integration of machine learning, and improved prediction systems.
- Monitoring and Data Analytics: Applications of remote sensing and GIS for real-time monitoring, vulnerability mapping, and spatiotemporal analysis of hazard drivers.
- Management and Mitigation: Development of effective Early Warning Systems (EWS), resilient infrastructure design, and the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for risk reduction.
This Special Issue collection will serve as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners dedicated to building a future resilient to hydrological extremes.
Dr. Lampros Vasiliades
Dr. Andreas Efstratiadis
Dr. Ioannis Tsoukalas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrological hazards
- floods
- droughts
- hydroinformatics
- hydrological modelling
- hydrodynamic modelling
- flash floods
- drought risk
- spatiotemporal analysis
- vulnerability mapping
- climate change impacts
- early warning systems (EWS)
- mitigation measures
- nature-based solutions (NBS)
- resilience
- water resources management
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