Articles | Volume 25, issue 11
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-4563-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-4563-2025
Research article
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18 Nov 2025
Research article |  | 18 Nov 2025

Flood hazard mapping and disaster prevention recommendations based on detailed topographical analysis in Khovd City, Western Mongolia

Serdyanjiv Narangerel, Yasuhiro Suzuki, Tomonori Hasegawa, and Yoshiyuki Takaichi

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This research advances the understanding of flood hazards in Khovd City by integrating and extending previous studies on historical and recent flood events. This study offers critical scientific insights that support the Khovd City Administration and the Emergency Management Department in formulating evidence-based strategies to mitigate flood risks and protect vulnerable populations from flood hazards.
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