FLOOD RISK MAPPING: Kalyan - Dombivli Region, Mumbai using Remote Sensing and GIS techniques

Krishnan, Sneha; Guru Balamurugan, Dr.

ISBN 10: 3639353838 / ISBN 13: 9783639353839

Published by VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: FLOOD RISK MAPPING: Kalyan - Dombivli Region, Mumbai using Remote Sensing and GIS techniques
• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639353838
• ISBN 13: 9783639353839
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The river Ulhas flowing along the region and rapid growth of urban areas there have been many indicators of risk which was analysed in this paper. The major objective of the study is thus to trace the growth of urban settlements using toposheets and satellite images. For the purpose of analysis however risk was considered in terms of physical vulnerability, socio-economic vulnerability, demographic data and various hazard indicators like flood level inundation maps and rainfall data.

About the Author

Ms. Sneha Krishnan - A humanitarian professional competent to work in emergency situations, has had the experience of working during Bihar Kosi floods, Cyclone Aila, Rajasthan droughts and Mumbai floods. She is currently residing in Mumbai but has been travelling all over India with her work in capacity building in disaster management.