Features Common to Different Hydrometeorological Events and Knowledge Integration

Hydrometeorological events are among the most common sources of natural disasters worldwide. The frequency of hydrometerological events and associated disasters is increasing as a result of many issues related both to the physical processes per se and to the social, economic, and environmental context. The aim of this section is to draw an overview of the features common to different hydrometeorological events, highlighting the key challenges for an effective implementation of risk reduction measures.