英文摘要 |
Flood risk is rising nowadays due to urbanization and climate change. Traditional structural measures evidently cannot provide absolute protection from flooding, leading to increased interest in non-structural measures, especially land use management. Allowing development in flood-prone areas, relying solely on protection provided by hydraulic structures, is likely to increase flood risk over time. This paradoxical phenomenon is known as the ''levee effect'', which is caused by lack of land use control and has become a problem encountered by policy makers worldwide. This study investigates the levee effect based on both risk analysis and risk perception. First, the flood risk hazard and residual risk change before and after the Flood Prone Area Management Plan in 2006 in the study area are analyzed to identify potential levee effect areas. Questionnaire surveys are then conducted in these areas to give an understanding about the local risk perception. Analytical results reveal that Yusheng Village and Sanjia Village are potential levee effect areas, and local residents perceive a low risk, which shows the need for corresponding measures. |