Sustainable Urban Drainage in Flood Management Forecasting in Mauritius
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project name: Sustainable Urban Drainage in Flood Management Forecasting in Mauritius
This project explores sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) to address increasing flood risks in small islands, driven by rapid urbanization and intensified rainfall.
Traditional drainage struggles with impermeable surfaces, limiting natural water absorption and causing frequent flooding.
By advancing innovative SUDS approaches, the study seeks to enhance stormwater management, strengthen urban resilience, and reduce flood impacts, ensuring safer, resilient, and more sustainable environments for vulnerable island communities facing climate-related challenges.
from floods
drainage networks
Impact and Key Findings
1
Nature-based drainage solutions like rainwater harvesting, green roofs, and wet gardens reduce peak stormwater flow by around 20%, alleviating pressure on conventional systems. These eco-friendly approaches enhance urban flood management, improving resilience and sustainability in vulnerable areas.
2
Integrating rain gardens and infiltration ponds reduced peak flows by 30%, proving their effectiveness as scalable, cost-efficient solutions for runoff management. These interventions enhance groundwater recharge and strengthen long-term urban flood resilience in vulnerable communities.
3
A community-driven development guideline, supported by a flood risk map, helps planners and residents design safer infrastructure. It informs land-use decisions and strengthens local capacity for climate-adaptive flood management, fostering long-term resilience in vulnerable urban areas.
