Hydrological Extremes

This collection gathers technical papers on current progress in hydrological modeling, water management and water governance, with a focus on real-world applications. Its chapters cover a wide range of topics within hydrology and water resources. One section applies the Hydrologic Modelling System (HEC-HMS) to flood assessment. Another proposes a way to reduce damage from cyclones, using the Phailin cyclone as a case study, while also addressing pluvial flooding and the management strategies needed to respond to it.

Drought receives considerable attention. One chapter applies detrended fluctuation analysis to describe droughts in multifractal terms, and another examines drought characteristics and develops drought indices to support preparedness and management. The volume also looks at how scientific evidence can inform community planning as the climate changes.

The engineering chapters report laboratory work. One experiment calibrates hydraulic coefficients using a vertical orifice. Others assess the performance of a cross flow hybrid hydrokinetic turbine and present the design of a high head regulating radial gate, along with an analysis of how sensitive that gate is to changes in its parameters.

The book is aimed at researchers, field practitioners, and staff at NGOs, government agencies and private water organizations.