Advanced GIS-based modeling for flood hazards mapping in urban semi-arid regions: insights from Beni Mellal, Morocco

Advanced GIS-based modeling for flood hazards mapping in urban semi-arid regions: insights from Beni Mellal, Morocco

Floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, threatening people, the economy and cultural heritage. In Beni-Mellal, mountainous topography accentuates this risk by promoting the rapid flow of water to low-lying areas, where it accumulates more easily. This study maps the flood risk using...

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Main Authors: Mohamed El Haou, Malika Ourribane, Maryem Ismaili, Kamal Abdelrahman, Mohammed S. Fnais, Samira Krimissa, Hasna El Oudi, Sonia Hajji, Meryem El Bouzkraoui, Fatimazahra Tarchi, Mustapha Namous
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
Subjects:
flood hazard
GIS
information value (IV)
weighting factor (WF)
weight of evidence (WOE)
urban area
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2025.1585926/full
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