An Overview of Flood Hazards in Libya: Impacts and Required Actions
摘要
Floods are a common natural disaster that happens when an excess of water covers land that is usually dry. Heavy rainfall or a storm surge in coastal areas can lead to flooding, causing damage to homes, infrastructure, and the environment. These triggering events, coupled with the response of the basin, including factors such as slope and land use, which may influence the infiltration and retention capacity of the soil, may lead to flooding. Climate change is also causing more frequent and severe floods, impacting communities worldwide. This chapter provides an overview of flood hazards in Libya. It also discusses the causes, impacts, and required actions to reduce flood risk in the country. The chapter further emphasizes the importance of effective flood risk management strategies. Besides, it highlights the need for comprehensive planning, infrastructure development, early warning systems, and community engagement to mitigate the devastating effects of floods in the country.