Early Alert Mapping for Future Planning in Marsa Alam, Egypt

Abstract

Waleed Omar and Hadeel El Naggar

Most of the Arab region is at risk of natural disasters with significant economic, social, and environmental impacts. In Egypt, floods are a real threat to biological life and assets. Significant efforts must be made to overcome damages caused by floods, either on the country level or the regional one. This study will overview one of Egypt's tourist areas, Marsa Allam. It is considered an economic asset and tourism destination; therefore, it should be protected from flood risk. The study will demonstrate a flood mitigation, preparedness, and early warning project in Marsa Allam will be presented as one of the most critical stages to protect this area from the coming flood disasters.

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