Author(s)

Abdiqani Hussein Jama

Corresponding Author

Abdiqani Hussein Jama

Abstract

The Huaihe River Basin (HRB) in China, a critical transitional climate zone, frequently experiences significant floods, challenging the region's socio-economic stability. This research emphasizes the strategic importance of flood management, focusing on the impact of coal mining collapse areas on flood mitigation. The study reviews the basin's historical flooding patterns and major disasters, highlighting key developments in flood control strategies over the years. Specific case studies illustrate how coal mining activities have caused structural weaknesses, affecting flood behavior. The research evaluates the effectiveness of using collapsed areas for floodwater storage to buffer flood peaks and reduce downstream risks, integrating hydrological models and field data to assess water flow and storage capacity changes. The findings propose refined flood management strategies, incorporating lessons from local and international contexts to enhance the resilience and adaptability of the Huaihe River Basin. This research aims to provide insights for optimizing flood control in similar transitional river systems globally, emphasizing the intersection of industrial activities and natural disaster mitigation.

Keywords

Flood Management, Flood Control, Huaihe River Basin, Coal Mining Collapse, Transitional River, China