Module · 2 lessons
Hydrometeorological Extremes & Flood Resilience
Reading the warning systems for cyclones and rainfall, understanding why wind category and flood risk are different questions, and deciding to move while the decision is still free.
Lessons in this module
What a wind signal and a colour-coded rainfall warning each measure, why the two can disagree, and how to convert an official bulletin into a decision about your own location.
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Why flood deaths cluster around late decisions and vehicle crossings, how to set a departure trigger in advance, and what makes a route survivable rather than merely shorter.
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