Methodology Of Spatial Analysis: Srinagar City
5. Methodology of Spatial Analysis
Looking at the recent hydro-metrological disasters and current pace of urbanization, it is important to assess the disaster risk of Indian cities which is essential to accommodate the haphazard urban growth and development in a more sustainable and organized manner. The methodology adopted for spatial and temporal analysis of cities is through analysis of disaster prone areas of the city. Hazard assessment layers for floods or cyclones prone area are superimposed on critical urban hotspots such as landuse, population density, critical services etc. to derive disaster prone areas of the city. This provides with key urban hotspots lying in eco-sensitive and fragile zones. A preliminary disaster risk assessment …show more content…
Case Study 1: Srinagar City
Srinagar is known as the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir lying in the Kashmir valley on the banks of the Jhelum River. Geographically, it is located 33°59'14″N to 34°12'37″N and 74°41'06″E to 74°57'27″E. It is the most urbanized city in the state with 98.60% urban population (Census 2011). It is also one of the major tourist destinations in India with over one million tourists visiting the city annually. The total city population of around 11.92 lakhs and spread over an area of 294 sq. km (Census 2011). Location of Srinagar city is shown in the Figure …show more content…
However, the city is stressed with haphazard construction activities and release of untreated sewerage in the lakes and natural water bodies. This threatens the vulnerable ecosystem and biodiversity of Jammu and Kashmir. The changes have already been observed in its climate such as declining in quality of seasonal snow and glacier coverage. A complete disappearance of small glaciers in some parts of eastern Srinagar and Pirpanjal Mountain. There is regional climate variation also visible in natural and social system. The lake volume in Dal, Wular, and Mansbal lakes is reducing which further decreases the soil moisture, increases the chances of flash flooding in valleys and landslides. City Profile is shown in Table
Looking at the recent hydro-metrological disasters and current pace of urbanization, it is important to assess the disaster risk of Indian cities which is essential to accommodate the haphazard urban growth and development in a more sustainable and organized manner. The methodology adopted for spatial and temporal analysis of cities is through analysis of disaster prone areas of the city. Hazard assessment layers for floods or cyclones prone area are superimposed on critical urban hotspots such as landuse, population density, critical services etc. to derive disaster prone areas of the city. This provides with key urban hotspots lying in eco-sensitive and fragile zones. A preliminary disaster risk assessment …show more content…
Case Study 1: Srinagar City
Srinagar is known as the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir lying in the Kashmir valley on the banks of the Jhelum River. Geographically, it is located 33°59'14″N to 34°12'37″N and 74°41'06″E to 74°57'27″E. It is the most urbanized city in the state with 98.60% urban population (Census 2011). It is also one of the major tourist destinations in India with over one million tourists visiting the city annually. The total city population of around 11.92 lakhs and spread over an area of 294 sq. km (Census 2011). Location of Srinagar city is shown in the Figure …show more content…
However, the city is stressed with haphazard construction activities and release of untreated sewerage in the lakes and natural water bodies. This threatens the vulnerable ecosystem and biodiversity of Jammu and Kashmir. The changes have already been observed in its climate such as declining in quality of seasonal snow and glacier coverage. A complete disappearance of small glaciers in some parts of eastern Srinagar and Pirpanjal Mountain. There is regional climate variation also visible in natural and social system. The lake volume in Dal, Wular, and Mansbal lakes is reducing which further decreases the soil moisture, increases the chances of flash flooding in valleys and landslides. City Profile is shown in Table