Hydrological Aspects of the Increasing Peaking Water Levels of the Tisza River

Abstract

In case of the Tisza river floods of recent decades, it has been observed that in several cases record water level values have been measured. The author attempts to illustrate the hydrological aspects of the rising flood peaks of the Tisza River, and discusses how natural and artificial (human) interventions affected this complex system. In addition this article investigates the domestic geomorphological reasons, as well and examines whether there is a link between the effects of climate change and the increase in flood levels. Last but not least this publication presents national strategic plans that may address the problems caused by rising flood levels.