Disastrous floods resulted in heavy losses indicating that existing flood protection facilities and planning were inadequate to provide effective protection measure. Current strategies, tactics and models to mitigate flood situation has not been effective in responding to flooding problem. What is changing the risk then? And what is the appropriate strategy for disaster mitigation rather than reconstruction? The risk of flooding will remain for an undermined period of time, however, delegates attending this conference will have the opportunity to hear fresh insights and critically understand the severity and risks associated with potential future flooding and thereby, allowing timely planning to prioritize flooding management interventions immediately!