Geomorphological Manifestations of the Flood Hazard: A Remote Sensing Based Approach

Abstract

Flood hazard is one of the most severe problems in the Himalayan river basins. Although floods are essentially hydrological phenomenon, the uneven distribution of floods in the river basin highlights the control of geomorphological and geological factors. A proper understanding of these factors is critical for a successful flood management programme. Remote sensing data is of immense value in evaluating the geomorphological and geological controls in flooding. The present paper highlights the control of geomorphology and neotectonics on flood hazard in north Bihar Plains, eastern India. The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) data has been used and a variety of image processing techniques have been employed.