Geotechnical Characterization and Mineralogical Evaluation of Soils in Srinagar City, Jammu and Kashmir

2021 ◽  
pp. 59-72
Author(s):  
Falak Zahoor ◽  
K. Seshagiri Rao ◽  
Mohd Younis Hajam ◽  
Irfan Ahmad Kumar ◽  
Hilal Ahmad Najar
Keyword(s):  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Geotechnical Characterization ◽  
Srinagar City

Post-Flood Rapid Needs Assessment in Srinagar City, Jammu and Kashmir State, India, September, 2014

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
pp. 133-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Yadav ◽  
Dundaiah Somashekar ◽  
Samir V. Sodha ◽  
Kayla F. Laserson ◽  
Srinivasa Venkatesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Adequate Food ◽  
Mental Trauma ◽  
Srinagar City

AbstractObjectivesTorrential rainfall and flooding from September 2-6, 2014 submerged >350 villages in Jammu and Kashmir state. We conducted rapid needs assessment in capital Srinagar from 27 September to 1 October to assess population health and safety needs.MethodsBased on Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) methodology, we selected 7 households each from 30 census blocks using 2-stage cluster sampling. We collected information on demographics, needs, and illnesses using structured questionnaire.ResultsOf the 210 households surveyed, an estimated 57% (CI: 41%-73%) reported significant damage, 50% (CI: 36%-63%) were evacuated, and 16% (CI: 10%-22%) reported injuries. Households lacked electricity (22%; CI: 8.8%-36%), tap water (13%; CI: 5%-21%), working toilets (11%; CI: 4%-19%), and adequate food supply (14%; CI: 8%-20%). Moreover, 55% (CI: 45%-64%) of households reported cough, cold, fever, rashes, or diarrhea; 68% (CI: 59%-77%) experienced agitation, anxiety, depression, or nightmares since the flooding. Of the households with a member on medicines for non-communicable diseases, 40% did not have a week’s supply. Restoring basic essentials (30%; CI: 22%-37%) and repairing houses (30%; CI: 19%-40%) were the most urgent needs expressed.ConclusionsFloods damaged >1/2 of households in Srinagar, disrupting basic essentials, and causing mental trauma. These findings helped authorities prioritize assistance with psychological symptoms and availability of prescription medicines. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2019;13:133–137)

Flood risk assessment of Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhtar Alam ◽  
M. Sultan Bhat ◽  
Hakim Farooq ◽  
Bashir Ahmad ◽  
Shabir Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Flood Risk Assessment ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Srinagar City

scholarly journals Dynamics and forecasting of population growth and urban expansion in Srinagar City – A Geospatial Approach

2014 ◽  
Vol XL-8 ◽  
pp. 709-716 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Farooq ◽  
M. Muslim
Keyword(s):  
Population Growth ◽  
Urban Sprawl ◽  
Urban Growth ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Urban Expansion ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Spatial And Temporal Variability ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Srinagar City

The urban areas of developing countries are densely populated and need the use of sophisticated monitoring systems, such as remote sensing and geographical information systems (GIS). The urban sprawl of a city is best understood by studying the dynamics of LULC change which can be easily generated by using sequential satellite images, required for the prediction of urban growth. Multivariate statistical techniques and regression models have been used to establish the relationship between the urban growth and its causative factors and for forecast of the population growth and urban expansion. In Srinagar city, one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities situated in Jammu and Kashmir State of India, sprawl is taking its toll on the natural resources at an alarming pace. The present study was carried over a period of 40 years (1971–2011), to understand the dynamics of spatial and temporal variability of urban sprawl. The results reveal that built-up area has increased by 585.08 % while as the population has increased by 214.75 %. The forecast showed an increase of 246.84 km<sup>2</sup> in built-up area which exceeds the overall carrying capacity of the city. The most common conversions were also evaluated.

scholarly journals Birds of Srinagar City, Jammu and Kashmir, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-221
Author(s):  
Kait Rahul ◽  
Manhas Rajesh ◽  
Aggrwal Samriti ◽  
N. Sahi D.
Keyword(s):  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Srinagar City

scholarly journals Measuring urban sprawl of Srinagar city, Jammu and Kashmir, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
Zahoor A. Nengroo ◽  
M. Sultan Bhat ◽  
Nissar A. Kuchay
Keyword(s):  
Urban Sprawl ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Srinagar City

scholarly journals Prospects of Ecotourism Development in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-61
Author(s):  
Iqbal Ahmad Bhat ◽  
Shyju P J
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The State ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Srinagar City

Tourism is considered as an important industry in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in general and the Valley of Kashmir in particular. Though the State’s economy is largely depended on agriculture and horticulture, tourism is still considered as the backbone of the economy as it generates large scale employment opportunities. The industry has generated large number of jobs; particularly it has benefitted the younger generation. Boosting the economic activities in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors in the state, tourism has continued to play a vital role in the economy of the state.  The Valley of Kashmir witnesses a huge rush of tourists especially during peak seasons and every corner of  Srinagar city is filled with high movement of tourists. The movement of tourists has largely been restricted to Golden Triangle of Kashmir i.e. Srinagar, Phalgam and Gulmarg. The Government has started earmarking other virgin destinations of Kashmir and established authorities for the development of the same, but on the ground level the scene is quite different. It is imperative to assess the carrying capacity of tourist attractions especially new and emerging destinations, in order to minimize the negative impacts of tourism. Keeping in view these considerations, the present work is an attempt to highlight the tourism potential of unexplored areas in Ganderbal District, which have immense potential for ecotourism development.

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