Komali Kantamaneni
A systematic review of coastal vulnerability assessment studies along Andhra Pradesh, India: A critical evaluation of data gathering, risk levels and mitigation strategies
Kantamaneni, Komali; Rice, Louis; Sudha Rani, N. N. V.; Sur, Koyel; Thayaparan, Menaha; Kulatunga, Udayangani; Rege, Rajshree; Yenneti, Komali; Campos, Luiza C.
Authors
Louis Rice Louis.Rice@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Architecture
N. N. V. Sudha Rani
Koyel Sur
Menaha Thayaparan
Udayangani Kulatunga
Rajshree Rege
Komali Yenneti
Luiza C. Campos
Abstract
The establishment and alteration of any coastal feature is largely dependent upon complex hydrological and geomorphologic processes. Therefore, understanding hazard factors and threat risk level is crucial for mitigating risk in coastal zones. This study examines coastal vulnerability factors and their influence along the Coastal Andhra Pradesh (CAP) region in India. CAP has been exposed to frequent hydrological and meteorological hazards due to variations in the geographical, geological, and bathymetric characteristics. Despite substantial vulnerabilities, the risk to the coastline of Andhra Pradesh has not been rigorously evaluated. The current research systematically reviews the drivers and effects of hazards and vulnerabilities in CAP. Findings indicate that urban cities have a considerably higher risk of cyclones and floods due to their locations on the Bay of Bengal tectonic plate, the topology of this coastal region and higher population density. The study revealed that the Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI) data along CAP is mostly gathered using low-resolution satellite data and/or field observation surveys. The study further revealed that there are very few existing mitigation strategies developed or discussed within the obtained results. However, more accurate data gathering techniques for coastal vulnerability factors are available such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Air-borne and LiDAR sensors which provide very high resolution data and low-cost accessibility to physically inaccessible places, making them suitable for vulnerability data collection in coastal locations. These findings are useful for stakeholders seeking to reduce or ameliorate the impact of coastal disasters and their impacts on the CAP economy, environment and population. The study further helps to reduce the existing shortcomings in the assessment techniques used previously.
Citation
Kantamaneni, K., Rice, L., Sudha Rani, N. N. V., Sur, K., Thayaparan, M., Kulatunga, U., …Campos, L. C. (2019). A systematic review of coastal vulnerability assessment studies along Andhra Pradesh, India: A critical evaluation of data gathering, risk levels and mitigation strategies. Water, 11(2), 393. https://doi.org/10.3390/w11020393
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 6, 2019 |
Online Publication Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
Publication Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
Deposit Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Journal | Water |
Electronic ISSN | 2073-4441 |
Publisher | MDPI |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 11 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 393 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.3390/w11020393 |
Keywords | coastal vulnerability, natural hazards, disasters, coastal Andhra Pradesh, unmanned aerial vehicles |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/851501 |
Publisher URL | https://doi.org/10.3390/w11020393 |
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