Flood damage assessment is the estimation of possible damages which occurred due to the floods of 2010 and 2013. In this study some variable are selected to find out total damages. On the basis of those variables damages can be calculated.
The significance of the research is to calculate the damages in District Chiniot due to the floods in past. The local government will use it as basic information to make policies and implement to overcome the damages of flood. The local government will be able to decrease the damages of flood. The research will also help to aware the people about the loss of the agriculture crops and livestock.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Problem Statement
3. Objectives
4. Study Area
4.1 Soil
4.2 Rainfall
4.3 Vegetation cover and trees
4.4 Map of District Chiniot
5. Literature review
6. Methodology
6.1 Selection of area
6.2 Selection of Variables
6.3 Methods of Data Collection
6.3.1 Primary Data
6.3.2 Secondary data
6.3.3 Spatial Data Collection
6.3.4 Geo-referencing
6.3.5 Digitization
7. Damages of Flood 2007
7.1 Cattle Affected
8. Damages of flood 2013
8.1 Mouzas Affected
8.2 House Damaged
8.3 Total Land and Crop Affected
8.4 Person Affected
9. Total Damage of Flood 2013
10. Conclusion
Objectives and Research Themes
This research aims to assess the physical and socioeconomic damages caused by floods in the District Chiniot of Pakistan. By analyzing data from past flood events (2007, 2010, and 2013), the study seeks to provide the local government with essential information to formulate effective disaster prevention and mitigation policies.
- Investigation of the environmental and geographical characteristics of the study area.
- Comprehensive analysis of the damages inflicted upon villages, crops, and livestock.
- Calculation of the total tangible and intangible losses resulting from flooding.
- Evaluation of regional susceptibility to riverine and flash flooding to improve future disaster management.
Excerpt from the Book
Introduction:
Flood is overflow of water from river due to excessive rainfall and ice melting in the high temperature season. There are three major categories of flood and areal flood is one of them. Areal floods occur when water falls on a flat land which is already saturated. This saturated land prohibits the infiltration of water and flat nature of the land restricts the surface run off. In other words impermeable flat land is suitable for areal flooding. Riverine floods occur when flowing water exceeds the discharge capacity of a stream or a river. Water starts overflowing the leaves of the river and inundates the surrounding areas. Flashflood is another significant type of flood. They occur due to the sudden bursting of the leaves and embankments of the river. Owing to their unpredictable nature Flash floods can be more destructive than riverine floods and areal floods. While riverine and areal floods are predictable but if they are left un assessed they can wreak havoc on a particular area. Therefore their assessment is indispensible to reduce their impacts.
Damage is physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something. When the capacity of water is increases from the capacity of river it overflows and cause flood in the surrounding areas of river. After this the water covers the surrounding areas and causes a number of damages like damages to life, property, and services. Due to damages people lost their valuable things and are not able to perform any type of activity. In the plane areas water flows everything with it and due to stagnant water it causes many types of problems for local community.
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Defines the various types of flooding and emphasizes the necessity of damage assessment as a tool for disaster management.
Problem Statement: Highlights the vulnerability of rural areas in developing countries like Pakistan to riverine flooding.
Objectives: Outlines the research goals regarding environmental investigation and damage quantification.
Study Area: Provides a geographical and socio-economic overview of District Chiniot.
Literature review: Examines historical flood impacts and previous disaster management efforts.
Methodology: Details the primary and secondary data collection methods, including GIS-based spatial analysis.
Damages of Flood 2007: Presents quantitative data on village displacement and livestock losses during the 2007 event.
Damages of flood 2013: Analyzes the specific impacts of the 2013 floods on infrastructure, housing, and agriculture.
Total Damage of Flood 2013: Summarizes the cumulative losses recorded during the 2013 flood crisis.
Conclusion: Synthesizes the findings and reiterates the need for timely disaster mitigation to protect local communities.
Keywords
Flood, Damage Assessment, District Chiniot, Chenab River, Disaster Management, Hydrology, Rural Vulnerability, GIS, Spatial Data, Crop Loss, Livestock, Humanitarian Aid, Environmental Hazards, Infrastructure Damage, Sustainability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
This research focuses on assessing the damages caused by floods in the District Chiniot, Pakistan, specifically evaluating the impact of past flood events on the local population and economy.
What are the key themes addressed in the study?
The study covers themes such as flood types, geographic environmental setups, socio-economic loss analysis, and the role of administration in disaster mitigation.
What is the main objective of the research?
The primary goal is to provide local authorities with a detailed damage assessment that can be utilized to create better policies for flood prevention and post-disaster recovery.
Which scientific methods were employed?
The study utilizes both primary data collection (questionnaires and interviews) and secondary data (reports and research projects), alongside spatial data analysis using ArcGIS and satellite imagery.
What topics are discussed in the main body of the work?
The main body covers the geographical profile of Chiniot, a review of relevant literature, detailed methodologies, and statistical breakdowns of losses from the 2007 and 2013 floods.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Keywords include flood, damage assessment, District Chiniot, Chenab River, GIS, and disaster management.
How does the geographic location of Chiniot increase its vulnerability?
Chiniot is situated on the banks of the Chenab River, making it highly susceptible to overflow during monsoon seasons, which leads to frequent inundation of nearby agricultural lands.
What were the major findings regarding livestock damage in 2007?
The research highlights significant losses, recording over 30,000 buffaloes, 16,867 cows, and thousands of sheep, goats, and poultry affected by the flooding.
How did the 2013 flood affect local infrastructure?
The 2013 floods caused extensive damage to both 'kacha' (temporary) and 'pacca' (permanent) houses, impacting the residency of numerous households and requiring significant reconstruction efforts.
- Quote paper
- Tashif Ahmad (Author), 2014, Damages Assessment of Flood, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/278465
