Rhama Analysis has extensive experience conducting studies and projects focused on flood management, working with a highly qualified, multidisciplinary team. The company serves both the public and private sectors, offering comprehensive technical support at every stage—from diagnosis to the development of executive projects.
This integrated approach allows for safe and efficient planning of the occupation of areas subject to risk, promoting the reduction of vulnerabilities and territorial appreciation based on sustainable and technically sound solutions.
The intensification of soil sealing, combined with the increased frequency and severity of extreme events (climate change), has amplified the impacts of flooding, especially in urbanized or unplanned areas. This study allows us to:
Diagnose critical flood areas;
Reduce material losses and risks to life;
Subsidize macro-drainage and flood protection projects;
Integrate urban planning with hydrological risk management;
Establish criteria for licensing and sustainable urban expansion;
Guide public policies aimed at climate resilience and population safety.
The execution of the studies is based on widely recognized methodologies, adopting an integrated approach that combines:
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Topographic and bathymetric survey;
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Delimitation and characterization of hydrographic basins;
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Assessment of current and future occupation based on urban master plans;
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Hydrological analysis for different return times;
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One-dimensional or two-dimensional hydrodynamic simulations for representing surface flow;
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Risk and hazard analysis, with the creation of thematic maps;
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Proposal of solutions based on hydraulic, geotechnical and urban planning criteria.
Flood risk analysis consists of a technical and quantitative assessment of a given area's hydrological response to flood events. The objective is to identify areas susceptible to flooding, assess the degree of exposure of people, property, and infrastructure, and inform the definition of interventions that reduce the potential for damage.