Flood Measurements in the East-Mecsek Mountains

Abstract

As a result of global climate change, an increase in the number of flood disasters is predicted on hilly and mountainous catchments. Accordingly, a need has emerged for a more accurate understanding and prediction of these phenomena. Since the link between precipitation and runoff is a very complicated hydrological process, its understanding requires continuous monitoring of the influencing factors. To facilitate this, the National University of Public Service, Faculty of Water Sciences set up a well-trained team of teachers and students for exploring the catchment of the Várvölgyi creek, which can be found on the upper, mountainous part of the Völgységi creek. The activities of the research team were adaptively adjusted to some violent rainfall events, which enabled the investigation of flash floods. Based on the monitoring results, the volume, shape and runoff time of rainfall generated flood waves have been determined. Conclusions drawn from our investigations have taken us closer to fully understanding runoff conditions on the selected catchment.