Spatial data impact analysis of flood risk in Sri Lanka
This project is part of Sri Lanka Water Platform Diagnostics Analytic Work which consists of Public Expenditure Review (PER), Economy Analysis of WASH, predictive modeling for drought, integrating flood and drought risks analysis and population at risk, analysis of Comminuty-Based Organizations(CBOs), and aggregate water risk for Sri Lanka — drought, flood and water quality.
The highest proportion of population exposure to varying levels of flood risks are concentrated in the southwestern portion of the country. DSD’s in the north on the other hand have less flood risk exposure overall.
DSDs in the southwest are more exposed to high flood risk; DSDs in the northeast are more exposed to high drought risk 20% of DSDs both high flood and high drought risk
This is a World Bank project led by South Asia Region Water Team.
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