FLOOD VULNERABLE MAPPING IN LOWER TAPI RIVER BASIN, GUJARAT, INDIA USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS

Authors

  • M.D.MANDVIWALA PG Student, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
  • G.S. JOSHI Associate Professor, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda,
  • INDRA PRAKASH Faculty, Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics, Gandhinagar

Keywords:

GIS, Multi-criteria evaluation, Ranking sum method, Remote sensing, Vulnerable Mapping

Abstract

Lower part of the Tapi River Basin is prone to flood hazard due to its location between coast and Ukai dam,
metrological conditions, low lying topography, inadequate natural and manmade drainage and sudden occasional heavy
release of flood water from Kakrapar weir. For this Multi-criteria Evaluation (MCE) methods have been adopted for
identifying flood vulnerable areas using remote sensing and GIS technology. In this study Rank Sum method has been
used to calculate the weights of factors contributing flood hazard such as hydrology, slope, soil type, drainage density,
landform and land use/ land cover. This study will be helpful in proper planning, management and development of the
flood vulnerable areas and for taking adequate flood control measures in time.

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Published

2015-07-25

How to Cite

M.D.MANDVIWALA, G.S. JOSHI, & INDRA PRAKASH. (2015). FLOOD VULNERABLE MAPPING IN LOWER TAPI RIVER BASIN, GUJARAT, INDIA USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS. International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), 2(7), 44–53. Retrieved from https://ijaerd.com/index.php/IJAERD/article/view/943

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 7 (2015): Volume 2 Issue 7, July 2015

Section

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