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Urban Flood Management Under Changing Climate: A Land Use-Based Study of Kochi Urban Area, Kerala
Muhammed Sulfikkar Ahamed (Resilience Innovation Knowledge Academy, India) and Shyni Anilkumar (National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India)
Copyright: © 2022
|Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8331-9.ch009
Abstract
Climate change and the associated phenomenon have put major cities and their surroundings at multi-dimensional risk patterns because of hazards, with flooding being a major hazard in the Asian Peninsula. With authorities such as National Disaster Management Authority, India reporting multiple urban local bodies to be under flood risk, it is essential to prioritize flood risk management in the urban planning process in India. Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala, India has been frequently affected by flooding events. Various factors have been attributed to the flood risk of Kochi Corporation, which requires validation. Against this backdrop, the study focuses on comprehending significant factors attributed to the vulnerability of settlements in the study region and promoting a way forward based on lessons learned and good practices across the world. This is achieved by analyzing significant databases and computations using GIS. The research outcome would help define strategies for sustainable land-use-based development, promoting effective flood management in the Kochi urban area.