RS​ ​schemes ​mingled ​with​ ​ICTs ​for ​​flood ​disaster ​ ​management

The concept of mingling ICTs with Remote Sensing schemes for disaster management is fruitful not only for the relief and rescue operations but also for preparedness prior the disaster and recovery beyond the disaster. Remote Sensing and ICTs upon prudent mobilization, can ​ ​counter ​ ​the ​ ​probable ​ ​loss ​ ​due ​ ​to ​ ​natural ​ ​disasters ​ ​ominously. ICTs can be used to real time tracking of incidents prior to disaster with the aid of sensors and the stakeholders are in unceasing communication with the situation. In case of flood, this can help by providing flood level data continuously to the stakeholders so that they can be alert of the anticipated flood. These data along with the Remote Sensing images before and after disasters are processed by the proficients to extract information which can be disseminated via graphs and visualized via maps. The concerned authorities like governing agencies and humanitarian organizations henceforth can use these products for rescue and relief operations. Mass media and SMS technologies can be efficacious tool both in search and rescue planning along with disaster preparedness and recovery approach. The Remote Sensing images when blended with GPS data collected on the field can be used in numerical quantification and appraisal ​ ​of ​ ​losses​for ecological ​ ​recovery ​ ​tactic ​ ​and ​ ​recuperation.

Hence, Remote Sensing coupled with ICTs is one of the modest technology which can play substantial role in disaster management and planning aftermath. They can be blended wisely for emergency warning and quick response for diminution of the disastrous effects, if not nullify. Mass media and SMS technologies are other two important factors aiding disaster regulation and management.

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