Natural flood disasters affect more people than any other environmental hazard and hinder sustainable development. These events have far-reaching consequences, including serious health, social and economic ramifications. A previous study has revealed alarming statistics: between 1980 and 2009, over 500,000 lives were lost, and nearly 3 billion people experienced the devastating effects of floods worldwide. Moreover, recent findings have underscored the extent of flood risk under current conditions, indicating that a larger population than previously recorded is now vulnerable—with 1.

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