Definition(s)
Measures taken to prevent or reduce harm caused by an unusual accumulation of water above the ground, often involving the construction of reservoirs and channeling structures. (Source: GEMET-ALL / WWC)
Hierarchy
Broader: risk management
In other languages
French
lutte contre les inondations
Russian
борьба с наводнениями
Spanish
control de inundación
Chinese, Simplified
洪水控制
Arabic
السيطرة على الفيضان
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