Tulvaodoitusta
Tulvaodoitusta (literally “flood anticipation”) is the process of predicting, preparing for, and mitigating potential flooding. In Finnish usage the term can describe flood forecasting, warning, and readiness activities carried out by authorities, utilities, businesses, and communities as part of flood risk management and civil protection.
Forecasting and monitoring rely on hydrological and meteorological data, rainfall-runoff models, river stage and groundwater measurements,
Warning and response involve dissemination of alerts through media, official channels, sirens, and digital platforms; instructions
Preparedness and adaptation include land-use planning, flood defenses such as dikes and retention basins, flood-proofing of
Challenges and future directions include uncertainty in forecasts, data gaps, and climate-driven changes in flood regimes.