Vulnerability Assessment at Village Level Due to Tides,Surges and Wave Setup |
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Authors: | Indu Jain A D Rao K J Ramesh |
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Institution: | 1. Centre for Atmospheric Sciences , Indian Institute of Technology Delhi , New Delhi, India;2. Ministry of Earth Sciences , Mahasagar Bhavan , New Delhi, India |
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Abstract: | An assessment of cyclone risk and vulnerability at the village level has evolved, which is an important component of the information system for local level development action plans for preparedness and mitigation. Here, a case study for the Nellore district along the east coast of India is considered. Using maximum probable surges along the coast, total water level (TWL) due to the combined effect of surge, tide, and wind wave is computed for the most vulnerable coastal villages of the Nellore district due to any tropical cyclones. The computations suggest that the TWL along the Nellore coast varies from 2 m in the south to 4 m in the north. |
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Keywords: | Numerical model storm surges tropical cyclones Bay of Bengal total water level |
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