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WASH Response to Urban Floods
Session 1Significance and Context to
Urban Floods
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Brainstorm
How is urban flooding different from rural flooding?
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FLOODsite
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Types of flood
• According to Duration -- Rapid onset floods- Slow onset floods - Seasonal flooding
• According to Location -- Coastal Flooding- Arroyos Flooding- River Flooding - Urban Flooding
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Source: FLOODsite
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Causes of urban flooding
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• Natural Causes - Heavy rainfall / flash
floods- Lack of lakes- Silting
• Man Made Causes- Population pressure- Deforestation - Trespassing on water
storm drains - Unplanned urbanization- Poor water and sewerage
management
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Source: FLOODsite
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Case Study 1: Floods in Gonaïves, Haiti, 2008
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What is the impact of the floods?
What challenges can you identify for the WASH response?
Source: UNICEF
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Categories of people who may be directly affected by urban floods
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• Those who stay in their homes
• Those who stay with host families
• Those who relocate to official shelters
• Those who relocate to unofficial shelters
Source: chinadaily.com.cn
Source: REDR India
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“Women living in poor areas
were most severely affected
during the floods”
Rashid et al. (2000)
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Source: UNICEF
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Perceived adverse impacts of floods inDhaka, Bangladesh, 20071. Damaged property / house2. Undesirable odours3. Water-borne diseases4. Contamination of water
by sewage and waste5. Mosquito infestation6. Contamination of drinking
water7. Stagnant water in
depressions8. Growth of acquatic weedsRashid et al. (2007)
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Source: FLOODsite?
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Challenges in responding to urban floods
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• Access problems
• Coordination between local authorities, private suppliers, relief agencies
• Lack of community awareness about flooding
• Systems are often complex and require a high level of technical skills
• Risk of contamination – sewerage systems, pit latrines, industrial
Source: http://www.thewe.cc
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WASH standards of relief during urban floods• Emergency Sphere Standards• National and local Government standards and
regulations• Existing norms e.g. populations in urban
areas may be used to and rely upon larger quantities of water for a variety of needs such as drinking, toilet flushing, bathing, household cleaning etc
Ensure, the response fits into the global and national context – not responding in isolation
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Key Learning Points• There are three principle types of floods: rapid-onset, slow-onset and annual seasonal flooding
• The impact and health risks of urban floods set priorities for the WASH response
• It is important to consider the needs of different users, particularly people of vulnerable groups
• There are substantial challenges to overcome while responding to emergencies in urban flood settings
• Sphere and other sector standards should be adhered to where possible but also considering the local context including Government standards and local norms.
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