People in Harm's Way : Flood Exposure and Poverty in 189 Countries /
Flooding is among the most prevalent natural hazards affecting people around the world. This study provides a global estimate of the number of people who face the risk of intense fluvial, pluvial, or coastal flooding. The findings suggest that 1.47 billion people, or 19 percent of the world populati...
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Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
The World Bank,
2020
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Series: | Policy research working papers
World Bank e-Library |
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