The College of Climate Change and Environmental Science, Kerala Agricultural University, has prepared flood vulnerability maps for different agro-ecological zones in the State.
Flood Vulnerability Index (FVI) is an important tool for urban planning and urgent decision-making for flood-risk reduction. They help prioritise mitigation efforts, direct resources where they are needed, and develop strategies to build resilience in flood-prone areas, says P.O. Nameer, Dean, College of Climate Change and Environmental Science, KAU.
FVI is a methodology used to assess the risk and impact of flooding in an area. It is calculated by looking at various factors such as the characteristics of each land area, population density, infrastructure, land use patterns, past floods, and socio-economic factors, he says.
