During XII Plan, the Ministry of Water Resources has proposed preparation of Digital Elevation Maps (DEMs) in about 2 lakh sq. km. of flood affected areas in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.
In addition to other survey data, the satellite imagery data of Department of Space is proposed to be utilized in preparation of Digital Elevation Maps.
The Digital Elevation Maps have the objective of providing inundation forecasts about specific areas likely to be submerged/inundated due to a particular flood. The activity aims at enhancing capabilities of the concerned State Governments in better decision making about evacuation of people from areas that are likely to be affected by floods to safer locations.
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