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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Flooding is a major environmental and economic challenge, particularly in urban areas where impervious surfaces prevent natural infiltration. Flooding can result in traffic interruption, economic loss, infrastructure damage, basement flooding and other undesirable consequences. [[Climate change]] is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events, exacerbating flood risks. Flood mitigation strategies that incorporate Low Impact Development (LID), traditional stormwater management, and hybrid infrastructure can manage stormwater effectively and reduce flood impacts.

Flooding is a major environmental and economic challenge, particularly in urban areas where impervious surfaces prevent natural infiltration. Flooding can result in traffic interruption, economic loss, infrastructure damage, basement flooding and other undesirable consequences. [[Climate change]] is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events, exacerbating flood risks. This will be particularly severe in older areas where the minor system was not designed to today’s standards and/or major drainage system pathways have been altered or do not exist. Flood mitigation strategies that incorporate Low Impact Development (LID), traditional stormwater management, and hybrid infrastructure can manage stormwater effectively and reduce flood impacts.

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