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Devastating floods in the Spanish Mediterranean-Arch: Invisible Hazard

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Two factors: extreme precipitations (convective cells) and the incapability of the ground/drainage systems to  handle such heavy rainfalls in a short period of time. It´s not the first time, neither the last,  and is still hardly to predict both the focus location and the flash flood evolution. Learning to Live with Risk for each municipality continues as the most reasonable policy, considering that long term climate projections are worse. My condolences for almost one hundred casualties at the moment. Satellite image from RTVE live and ALSOSpace over Valencia. EU-Copernicus Emergency Service Link    for mapping damage extents.

PREVENIR workshop, Flash Floods Early Warning and Forecast, Argentina and Japan partnership

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Financed by the Japanese JICA & JST institutions, within the SATREPS (Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development ) between Argentina and Japan, a one week congress was held in Buenos Aires UBA campus, with the assistance of many experts and topics from Telemetry, Meteorology, Hydrology, Data Management and Social impact, all related to flash floods prevention in Argentina. PREVENIR started in 2022 and runs till 2027. I had the pleasure to present "Prospects for Azul basin Early Warning System" coauthored by IHLLA colleagues Georgina Cazenave and Ignacio Masson,  and Alex Minett from JBA consulting, UK. Link to the 3 pages abstract .

Capacity building tips

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It is not that easy, even talking about current climate threats, but from last May experience , it´s important to: count on a multi-disciplinary team of collaborators, engage youth with future needs and realistic tools,  and avoid Friday´s afternoon lectures ! A list with a few conclusions is at this link . Image of the drainage network upstream CacharĂ­, more details and availability at this Zenodo link .

United to keep a strong public university

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No doubt that a free public university equalises society and prospects for the youth. United to keep on going in Azul, April 23, national marches across Argentina.  

State of the art flood modelling workshop

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As part of a project led by Dr. Kesserwani , a recent workshop joined an international bunch of experts to share their advances in Sheffield, UK. The pretty much appreciated contributions at this link.   Non related image from the author, showing recirculation patterns by drone footage. 

Youth engage

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The IHLLA youngest sharing their hydro-knowledge with high school students, at Barrancosa lagoon , Chillar. The campaign was organized by Romina Achaga, winner of Neville Shulman award by Earth-Watch-Europe , delighted to be part of it.  More info and pics at IHLLA social networks.

New course soon

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To be confirmed after Easter, a 30 hours on-line course with title Flood Risk evaluation with remote sensing and modelling tools , in Spanish, for UNCA students, and other guests. The dates are to be confirmed soon, but the subjects are updated in this LINK .