Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52363#.VJN8VcCAM4 Author(s) Rocky Talchabhadel , Rajendra Sharma Affiliation(s) Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, PO Box 406, Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal . ABSTRACT Floods are the most widespread climate-related hazards in the world, and they impact more people globally than any other type of natural disaster. It causes over one third of the total economic loss from natural catastrophes and is responsible for two thirds of people affected by natural disasters. On the other hand, studies and analysis have shown that damage reductions due to forecasts improvements can range from a few percentage points to as much as...
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