Jordan, a country in western Asia, is bordered by Syria, Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the Red Sea. As over 80 percent of the country comprises deserts, Jordan is vulnerable to aridity, irregular rainfall distribution, and water scarcity. Flash flooding, after heavy rainfalls in winter, are common. Landslides and erosion problems are concentrated on the steep slopes of mountains and valleys. The country’s vulnerability is exacerbated by the higher concentration of people and valuable estates in areas at risk along rivers and valleys, as well as flood plains.