**Chapter 1**

of innovative approaches and technologies, such as high-resolution weather models and ensemble forecasting, to enhance the accuracy and lead time of torrential rainfall predictions. As shown in this chapter, such tools and applications can play a critical role in empowering communities to take timely and appropriate actions in response to

Chapter 5 explores the impact of catastrophic floods on agricultural land in cold regions with glaciers. By examining examples of the impacts of floods of different sizes in these areas, the authors investigate the effects of floods on yields and possible measures aimed at reconstructing soils with the ultimate goal of regaining productivity. With this discussion, the author provides insights into mitigating the long-term effects of floods on agricultural systems and highlights the importance of safeguard-

Finally, Chapter 6 focuses on the increasingly relevant topic of post-fire debris flow events. In this study, the authors apply the cellular automaton RuiCells to assess flash flood susceptibility in sedimentary areas affected by extreme fires. The findings of this study highlight the relationships between morphological patterns, surface water flows, and debris flow susceptibility and showcase the importance of understanding the relationship between wildfires and flood risks for the definition and implementation of effective proactive measures aimed at enhancing resilience and protecting

Together, these six chapters offer valuable insights and innovative approaches. By embracing a multidisciplinary perspective and unravelling the complex interactions between climate change, natural systems, and human activities, this volume equips researchers, practitioners, and policymakers with the knowledge and tools necessary to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of floods in a more effective way, with the goal of contributing to a more resilient and sustainable future where communities worldwide are better prepared to face the challenges posed by floods in a climate-changing

> **Dr. Tiago Miguel Ferreira** School of Engineering,

Bristol, United Kingdom

**Dr. Haiyun Shi**

Shenzhen, China

Department of Geography and Environmental Management,

University of the West of England (UWE Bristol),

School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology,

potential flood events.

ing food production and rural livelihoods.

communities in fire-affected regions.

context.
