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Hydrology, Flood Risk Assessment, and Water Resources Management in Albania: An Integrated Approach
Alfred Lako*1, Andrin Kerpaci2
1Faculty of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania.
Email: lakoalfred78@gmail.com | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9164-3497
2Faculty of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania.
Email: andrin_kerpaci@outlook.com | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0513-2232
*Corresponding author
Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 7(3): 1-21. Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070301
Received: 04 October 2024
Reviewed: 28 November 2024
Provisionally Accepted: 30 November 2024
Revised: 03 December 2024
Finally Accepted: 15 December 2024
Published: 30 December 2024
Flooding is a major problem, made worse by urbanisation and climate change, which endanger ecosystems and socioeconomic stability. Albania is a prime example of the integration of hydrology, flood risk assessment, and water resources management due to its varied hydrological circumstances. The study’s goals were to analyse hydrological data, assess the variables that affect flood risk, and create sustainable management plans. To address these challenges, hydrological data from national monitoring stations, satellite imagery, and field surveys were employed in conjunction with advanced flood risk assessment models, including SWMM and HEC-HMS. Furthermore, a geographic analysis and evaluation of early warning systems were conducted to supplement the methodology. The findings indicate that integrating hydrological data with modern models enhances forecast accuracy by 25% and improves the effectiveness of mitigation measures by 25%, thereby reducing flood damage and increasing resilience. To prevent flooding and promote sustainable development and ecosystem health, the study emphasizes the significance of putting integrated water resource management techniques into practice, such as wetland restoration and infrastructure improvements. The results highlight the necessity of investing in modern hydrological techniques and policy frameworks to address complex challenges in flood management, with Albania serving as a model for similar regions globally.
Climate change; Urbanisation; Ecosystems; Early warning systems; Forecasts; Mitigation
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Lako, A. and Kerpaci, A. (2024). Hydrology, Flood Risk Assessment, and Water Resources Management in Albania: An Integrated Approach. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 7(3): 1-21. Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070301
Lako, A., & Kerpaci, A. (2024). Hydrology, Flood Risk Assessment, and Water Resources Management in Albania: An Integrated Approach. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 7(3), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070301
Lako A., Kerpaci A. Hydrology, Flood Risk Assessment, and Water Resources Management in Albania: An Integrated Approach. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 2024, 7 (3), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070301
Lako, Alfred, Kerpaci, Andrin. 2024. “Hydrology, Flood Risk Assessment, and Water Resources Management in Albania: An Integrated Approach”. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 7 no. 3: 1-21. https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070301
Lako, Alfred and Andrin Kerpaci. 2024. “Hydrology, Flood Risk Assessment, and Water Resources Management in Albania: An Integrated Approach”. Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, 7 (3): 1-21. https://doi.org/10.33002/nr2581.6853.070301
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