GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Approach for Flood Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping in District Shangla: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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چکیده
Floods are considered one of the world’s most overwhelming hydro meteorological disasters, which cause tremendous environmental and socioeconomic damages in a developing country such as Pakistan. In this study, we use Geographic information system (GIS)-based multi-criteria approach to access detailed flood vulnerability District Shangla by incorporating physical, vulnerabilities, coping capacity. first step, 21 essential criteria were chosen under three components. To support analytical hierarchy process (AHP), used transformed, weighted, standardized into spatial thematic layers. Then weighted overlay technique was build an individual map Finally, integrated has been generated from maps dimensions levels have identified successfully. The results demonstrated that 25% western-middle area northern part study comprises high very because proximity waterways, precipitation, elevation, other factors. Although, integrating capacity, western-central parts comprising vulnerability. capacities central eastern areas higher compared southern numerous shelters health complexes. A qualitative field validated study. This study’s outcomes would help disaster managers, decision makers, local administration quantify establish successful mitigation plans strategies for risk assessment area.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Sustainability
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2071-1050']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su13063126