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Synopsis This book entitled "Handbook of Flood Management-Volume II" is like a reference book on the said subject. Besides presenting a glossary of terms, this book provides a detailed bibliography and elaborate index. An introductory overview of an integrated approach towards flood control, mitigation and management is provided with focus on attempts towards understanding floods and related development processes. This book also reflects on analysis of types of floods and their impacts; knowledge of traditional flood management issues and options; identification and understanding of major challenges flood management.

Case studies are made for analyzing and understanding the associated programme on flood management so that an understanding is created towards developing a new approach to flood management. Knowing more about associated programme on flood management and proper understanding of integrated flood management concept are major aims of this book.

This book also illustrates the social and cultural aspects of integrated flood management. An overview of introduction to people and floods towards understanding their relationship is provided. Also, attempts are made towards understanding the social aspects of flood risk reduction; understanding the stakeholders' involvement in integrated flood management; towards enhancing stakeholders' involvement in integrated flood management; and reflecting upon the guiding principles for effective flood management with the help of a case study.

Contents are:- Flood Control, Mitigation Introductory and Management; Associated Programme on Flood Management; Integrated flood Management; Flash Flood Management Guidelines; Interpreted Flood Management; Flood Management in India and Community Approach to Flood Management in India.