Flood hazard atlases
These hazard maps were prepared using satellite remote sensing data and have been ratified with ground truth by the respective district administrations to ensure effective acceptance of the information. This will enable all stakeholders in assessing flood prone areas for an effective management and informed decision making.
The flood hazard atlases cover Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal, and can be used to assist the planning agencies, the state and district administrations and the communities at panchayat levels in raising the level of alertness about the disaster proneness of the identified areas and the need for disaster preparedness and mitigation on a scientific and realistic basis.
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Hazards
Flood
Themes
GIS and mapping
Country and region
India
Publication year
2022