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Masjuda Khatun1, Sanjoy Garai1, Jassi Sharma1
1Institute of Forest Productivity, Ranchi, 835303, Jharkhand, India.
Abstract:
This study maps flood inundation and estimates the damage caused by super cyclone Yaas in Purba Medinipur, India. We used Google Earth Engine (GEE) to create a flood inundation map of the research area using pre and post-cyclone Sentinel-1 SAR data. Using ESRI 2020 land cover data, flood damage was analysed. The flood affected 5% (239.69 km2) of the land of Purba Medinipur. The northern and southern regions were affected the most. 95% and 3% of the total flooded area are comprised of agricultural and vegetation, respectively. Kolaghat (24 km2) and Nandigram-II (1 km2) sustained the greatest damage to both agriculture and vegetation. The areas below 18 m were impacted by flooding, with the worst damage occurring below 5 m. The GEE platform was cost-effective, efficient, and faster at calculating with enhanced precision. The outcomes of this study will aid in the management of cyclone-induced hazards. We advocate planting native and salt-tolerant crops to reduce flood damage.
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