A pilot study was conducted to analyze the potential site suitability for constructing the groundwater recharge structures in Manesar Nala watershed, Gurgaon, Haryana using space technology integrated Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS).
Ahmedabad: A number of villages in Maliya, Junagadh have big Geographic Information System (GIS) maps put up in the main area of the village where there are specific routes marked for people to take in case there are floods or any other disaster to reach the safe spot.
In a bid to minimise water leakages from pipelines in the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will carry out from October, a pilot project using high-end technology, aiming to fix the problem.
According to the civic body, of the total supply of 3,400 million litres of water, Mumbai loses around 700 million litres of water due to leakages.
Ahmedabad: The forest department has decided that the wireless communication network cannot be limited to the Gir sanctuary. The project is at planning stage and the department is now proposing to have complete coverage across Gir forest and wildlife sanctuary area.
This report aims to explain to governments, decision makers and disaster professionals the potential uses of geoinformation technologies for reducing disaster risks and losses, based on the knowledge and experience of experts in these fields. It covers all regions of the world and all aspects of disaster risk and its management.
