Flood mapping in Ernakulam using QGIS

Published 07-12-2023
Section Research Articles

Authors

  • Anusha Cherian Department of Civil Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Kerala, India
  • Roshni Antony Department of Civil Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Kerala, India
  • Alan Babu Department of Civil Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Kerala, India
  • Chitra C J Department of Civil Engineering, Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7770/safer-V12N-art786

Keywords:

Urbanization, Flood mapping, Urban flooding, Stormwater management, QGIS software

Abstract

Urban flooding is a challenge faced by many expanding cities and towns of developing countries. Ernakulam city has been facing flood during heavy rainfall. In this project, we have identified various factors causing flood in the city. The project aims to depict the flood prone areas and create flood risk map for Ernakulam city using QGIS. Remote sensing and GIS are effective tools that help for flood risk management. Boundary, elevation, canal network, land use -land cover and flood maps are generated using QGIS software.

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