Mitigating Flooding: The Role Of Natural Levees
The formation of natural levees significantly impacts flooding by mitigating the extent and severity of inundation. Overbank deposition, driven by river discharge and sediment load, builds up elevated embankments along riverbanks. These levees confine floodwaters within the river channel, reducing the area subject to flooding. The height and width of levees are influenced by floodplain…