Data availability and requirements for flood hazard ...

data availability and requirements for flood hazard mapping in South Africa Author: Zelda Els Co-authors: Dr A van Niekerk & Prof DM Sakulski Research aim your knowledge partner The aim of this study is to evaluate if the existing data in South Africa is adequate for flood hazard mapping or if additional data are required. Problem statement floods have been identified as one of the major natural hazards in both the world (Klijn 2009), and South Africa (Halloway et al. 2010). your knowledge partner Source: EM-DAT (2010). Figure Number of natural disasters reported 1900 2009. Problem statement The Acts: your knowledge partner The Disaster Management Act of South Africa, stipulates that measures to prevent and reduce disaster risks and to mitigate the severity of a disaster, must take place at all three levels of government, namely national, provincial and municipal (Act No. 57 of 2002). National Water Act sections 121 and 144: flood hazard mapping is only required for dams or categories of dams with a safety risk and for new developments on town layout plans where the 100-year floodline needs to be indicated.

Data availability and requirements for flood hazard mapping in South Africa Author: Zelda Els Co-authors: Dr A van Niekerk & Prof DM Sakulski

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