Minimising flood effect
In order to minimise the effects of urban flooding in Hyderabad, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) are developing an Urban Flood Information System (UFIS).
Modeling technique
The team's primary objective is to gather and comprehend data. They will utilize modeling techniques to simulate and predict rainfall levels, analyze flood depths and their reach, and create tailored products to meet the requirements of policymakers and stakeholders.
Study lead says
Satish Kumar Regonda, who leads the study, says, "One of the preliminary tasks of setting a reliable UFIS is to have a medium through which flood-related data can be collected."
Absence of key input data
He said that the absence of key input data like rainfall at finer intervals and flood flow measurements, hinders flood modelling efforts.
Comprehensive approach
Members of Regonda's team have undertaken a comprehensive approach to tackle urban flooding in Hyderabad. Their efforts have centered around studying the climatological aspects of rainfall, gaining insights into the weather patterns responsible for rain in Hyderabad, and exploring alternative rainfall data sources.