Urban Floods Vulnerability Assessment- Mapping Development Trends and Knowledge Domains through Software Survey

Abstract

Urban flood vulnerability, driven by climate change and rapid urbanization, poses critical challenges. These floods arise from a complex interplay of natural elements such as intense rainfall, snowmelt, and geographical features, compounded by human-induced factors like unchecked urban expansion, inadequate drainage systems, and the overarching influence of climate change. The consequences of urban floods are multifaceted, encompassing property destruction, disruptions to transportation systems, loss of human lives, the spread of waterborne diseases, and adverse environmental effects.

This study, utilizing the Scopus database and VOSviewer, conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research articles on the subject. It reveals increasing importance in urban studies and disaster management, showcasing a significant uptick in publications. VOSviewer aids in visually representing bibliographic data, co-author relationships, and keyword associations, highlighting research clusters like “Disaster Management”, “Flood Control” and "Risk Perception”. The interdisciplinary nature of this research is emphasized, spanning environmental science, engineering, geography, and social sciences. The study identifies key authors, institutions, regional differences, and global collaboration networks, offering a valuable overview of urban flood vulnerability research. This analysis serves as a resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners addressing the impacts of urban flooding in an increasingly vulnerable world, contributing to climate change mitigation and infrastructure development for enhanced well-being.