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Intelligent Forecasting of Flooding Intensity Using Machine Learning Deng, Abraham Ayuen Ngong; Nursetiawan, .; Ikhsan, Jazaul; Riyadi, Slamet; Zaki, Ahmad
Civil Engineering Journal Vol 10, No 10 (2024): October
Publisher : Salehan Institute of Higher Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-10-010

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This innovative study addresses critical flood prediction needs in Bor County, South Sudan, utilizing machine learning to develop an intelligent forecasting model. The research integrates diverse analytical techniques, including land use analysis and rainfall calculations, with a decade of weather data to understand complex hydrological dynamics. This research employs machine learning classifiers such as Support Vector Machines, Decision Trees, and Neural Networks. Findings reveal promising results, with the Linear SVM classifier achieving 87.5% prediction accuracy for raw data and 100% accuracy for high-velocity flooding events. The Naive Bayes classifier matched this performance, while Artificial Neural Networks showed a slight advantage in runoff estimation. The study's novelty lies in its holistic approach, combining machine learning with advanced visualization tools and geographic information systems. This creates a dynamic, real-time forecasting system bridging sophisticated analysis and practical flood management strategies. Focusing on model interpretability and multi-scale forecasting enhances its value to policymakers and disaster management authorities. This research significantly advances the application of AI to flood prediction and disaster management in offering future studies on humanitarian challenges. By enhancing early warning capabilities, this system substantially reduces flood-related losses and transforms disaster preparedness in vulnerable regions worldwide, potentially saving lives and mitigating economic impacts. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-10-010 Full Text: PDF
Development of Machine Learning for Debris Flow Event Prediction in a Volcanic Area Ikhsan, Jazaul; Deng, Abraham Ayuen Ngong; Mohd Arif Zainol, M. R. R.; Ibrahim, Muhammad Shazril Idris; Miyata, Shusuke
Civil Engineering Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/CEJ-2026-012-01-02

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The integration of machine learning (ML) into debris flow prediction in volcanic areas, exemplified by the Gendol River watershed of Mount Merapi, offers transformative potential for hazard mitigation. This study aimed to develop real-time, computationally efficient ML models capable of integrating multi-source data, rainfall intensity of 25 mm/hour linked to 300 cm Debris Flow heights, antecedent precipitation, and geomorphological variables to predict debris flows with actionable lead times. Key objectives included optimizing prediction accuracy, minimizing the false positive rate to 18.2% for "Debris Flow" events, and enhancing model interpretability for deployment in data-scarce volcanic regions. Results demonstrated that ensemble methods and deep learning architecture outperformed traditional models, with Efficient Logistic Regression and Linear SVM achieving an accuracy of 82.35%, and Cosine KNN attaining a prediction speed of 272 observations per second. Critical predictors included temporal rainfall patterns (contributing more than 50% to flow initiation) and ash deposit thickness (with a 70% influence on decision-making). However, challenges persisted: imbalanced datasets of nine training instances for "Debris Flow" events led to misclassification rates of 100% for hybrid events like "Rainfall and Debris Flow," while models like Naive Bayes exhibited instability (accuracy dropping to 50%). Research gaps highlighted data scarcity for high-magnitude events, limited geographic transferability, and the absence of standardized evaluation metrics. Technical limitations included reliance on low-resolution remote sensing data, high computational costs for ensemble models requiring 10 operational cost units, and the opacity of neural networks, which hindered stakeholder trust. Despite these constraints, ML models achieved 85% accuracy in non-event recognition and 76.47% precision in Bagged Trees, offering scalable frameworks for early warning systems. The study highlights the importance of enriched datasets, adaptive algorithms, and interdisciplinary collaboration in transforming volcanic risk management from a reactive approach, ultimately safeguarding vulnerable communities through data-driven, life-saving predictions.