Henan Flood and Drought Disasters

Author: Henan Provincial Water Conservancy Department Water and Flood Disaster Special Committee
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Publish Date: 1999-02-01
Features: Water and Flood Disasters in Henan is one of the series on water and flood disasters in China. This book integrates historical and contemporary research findings on flood and drought science in Henan Province, analyzing natural and socio-economic influencing factors through a combination of general characteristics and typical examples. It discusses the types, characteristics, severity, and evolutionary patterns of water and flood disasters and their related hazards in Henan Province, summarizes the lessons learned from preventing water and flood disasters, and proposes feasible countermeasures based on the actual conditions of Henan. The book is divided into ten chapters and is a highly informative, systematic, and practical scientific monograph. It serves as a reference for leaders in relevant sectors of the national economy, water conservancy and disaster prevention science and technology personnel, as well as for university teachers and students, and from China and abroad who are interested in or wish to learn about Henan.