ABSTRACT
Flood is one of the most significant natural disasters in the world. India has been affected by floods more than ever in the past 10 years that has become more severe & frequent due to climate change, socioeconomic damage, population growth, public outcry & limited funds. In 2018, the infamous Kerala flood accentuated the slowing drowning nature of Munroe Island, a small village, an agglomeration of 8 islands situated in Kollam, Kerala.
This research focuses on the detailed study of the physiographic & cultural layers of Munroe Island to understand the natural lay of the island and to comprehend the probable cause and effects of flood. Vulnerability map of the site based on overlaying the physiographic layers is generated to understand the flood susceptibility. The study furthermore entails different flood mitigation & adaptation strategies that are specific to the Munroe Island. These strategies focuses mainly on to alleviate salt intrusion, utilization of flood water, ecological and cultural revitalization & flood resilience in low laying regions.
Keywords: Disaster, Kerala Flood, Low lying regions, Risk Assessment, Vulnerability, Flood resilience, Flood mitigation strategies
