Hydraulic analysis of the Prishtina covered river under current conditions
Session
Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment
Description
Prishtina, as the capital of Kosovo, along with its surrounding areas, has undergone significant urban changes in the past 20 years. As a result of intensive construction, especially in residential areas, various economic activities, road infrastructure, and sidewalks, many green areas have been transformed into construction sites. Consequently, due to the expansion of built-up areas in recent years, phenomena such as flooding and inundations have occurred not only in the city center but also in peripheral areas like Fushe Kosova. This phenomenon is linked to two factors: (i) numerous constructions have increased the surface runoff of water and reduced infiltration into permeable layers, and (ii) it has been documented that there have been more rainfall events in recent years compared to the long-term average. The results of the study show that, at the regional level of Pristina, the areas of rooftops and primarily urban areas have increased from 308.5 hectares in 2004 to approximately 501.5 hectares in 2022, which represents a 62% increase. The most significant growth has been observed in roads and sidewalks, where in 2004, there were 259.8 hectares, and in 2022, there are 591.4 hectares, an increase of 227%. It is expected that green areas will decrease by approximately 5%. Rainfall for the period 1948-1998 was 578.9 mm, while for the period 2000-2020, it was 650.0 mm, representing an increase of approximately 12.2%. The hydraulic analysis of the Prishtina river in the area covered from the entrance of the city in the northern part to the last point in the Kalabri neighborhood shows that for the 50-year and 100-year recurrence period, the flows are 148.2 and 239.9 m3/s,respectively.The Prishtina River is largely incapable of accommodating these flow rates. Consequently, the low-lying areas of the city, beginning from Tophane, Center, and Dodona, will be susceptible to frequent flooding, while the city areas in Dardani, Pejton, Kalabri, and Fushe Kosova are expected to experience more severe consequences.
Keywords:
Residential areas, flow, floods, rainfall, runoff
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-95-6
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
28-10-2023 8:00 AM
End Date
29-10-2023 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2023.379
Recommended Citation
Simeone, Rosalba AL and Mekolli, Eron AL, "Hydraulic analysis of the Prishtina covered river under current conditions" (2023). UBT International Conference. 45.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/civil/45
Hydraulic analysis of the Prishtina covered river under current conditions
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Prishtina, as the capital of Kosovo, along with its surrounding areas, has undergone significant urban changes in the past 20 years. As a result of intensive construction, especially in residential areas, various economic activities, road infrastructure, and sidewalks, many green areas have been transformed into construction sites. Consequently, due to the expansion of built-up areas in recent years, phenomena such as flooding and inundations have occurred not only in the city center but also in peripheral areas like Fushe Kosova. This phenomenon is linked to two factors: (i) numerous constructions have increased the surface runoff of water and reduced infiltration into permeable layers, and (ii) it has been documented that there have been more rainfall events in recent years compared to the long-term average. The results of the study show that, at the regional level of Pristina, the areas of rooftops and primarily urban areas have increased from 308.5 hectares in 2004 to approximately 501.5 hectares in 2022, which represents a 62% increase. The most significant growth has been observed in roads and sidewalks, where in 2004, there were 259.8 hectares, and in 2022, there are 591.4 hectares, an increase of 227%. It is expected that green areas will decrease by approximately 5%. Rainfall for the period 1948-1998 was 578.9 mm, while for the period 2000-2020, it was 650.0 mm, representing an increase of approximately 12.2%. The hydraulic analysis of the Prishtina river in the area covered from the entrance of the city in the northern part to the last point in the Kalabri neighborhood shows that for the 50-year and 100-year recurrence period, the flows are 148.2 and 239.9 m3/s,respectively.The Prishtina River is largely incapable of accommodating these flow rates. Consequently, the low-lying areas of the city, beginning from Tophane, Center, and Dodona, will be susceptible to frequent flooding, while the city areas in Dardani, Pejton, Kalabri, and Fushe Kosova are expected to experience more severe consequences.