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VOLUME 7, ISSUE 3 (DECEMBER 2024) | Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources

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M – 00448Research Article

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


                                    

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ABSTRACT

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.

Keywords

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

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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

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