Stormwater runoff reduction simulation model for urban flood restoration in coastal area

To mitigate the impacts of urban floods in Seoul, the researchers established flood-vulnerable areas as target areas where green infrastructure planning was applied using the Stormwater Runoff Reduction Module (SRRM). They selected the Gangdong, Gangbuk, and Dobong districts in Seoul, Korea, all of which demonstrate high flood vulnerability. Analyses in reducing the runoff amount and peak time delay effect were estimated by model simulation using the SRRM.

The reduction in peak discharge for the whole area occurred in the following order: Gangdong district, then Gangbuk district, and lastly Dobong district. In contrast, the reduction in peak discharge per unit area was most prominent in Gangbuk district, followed by Dobong and Gangdong districts. However, the delay effect was almost identical in all target areas. Based on the simulation results in this study, the authors planned green infrastructure, including green roofs, infiltration storage facilities, and porous pavement. They believe that the results of this study can significantly enhance the efficiency of urban flood restoration and green infrastructure planning in coastal cities.