Evaluating the Impact of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems on Flood Mitigation in Metropolitan Areas

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Urban Drainage Systems Overview 2.2 Sustainable Urban Drainage Concepts 2.3 Flood Mitigation Techniques 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Analysis Procedure 4. Case Studies 4.1 Selection Criteria for Case Studies 4.2 Description of Selected Metropolitan Areas 4.3 Comparative Analysis 5. Evaluation of Sustainable Options 5.1 Green Infrastructure Elements 5.2 Retention and Detention Systems 5.3 Permeable Pavements 6. Impact on Flood Reduction 6.1 Quantitative Impact Assessment 6.2 Qualitative Analysis of Benefits 6.3 Long-Term Mitigation Strategies 7. Challenges and Limitations 7.1 Technical and Financial Barriers 7.2 Regulatory and Policy Issues 7.3 Community and Stakeholder Engagement 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Policy Implications 8.3 Future Research Directions