Volume : II, Issue : XI, November - 2013

Flood and Its Effects: A Case Study of Ghatal Block, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

Gour Dolui , Sucharita Ghosh

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A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth. Ghatal subdivision in Paschim Medinipur district under West Bengal is considered to be the most vulnerable place to a climatic disaster that is flood. The frequency and magnitude of floods in Ghatal subdivision has increased considerably with the changing time. The study area (Ghatal block) under Ghatal subdivision is one of the most effective areas. Ghatal block is a closed area by the river Silabati, old Kangsabati and Dwarakeswar including Jhumi a distributary of Dwarakeswar River those are non perennial in character. Critical physiographic location of Ghatal block makes severity of floods and its effects. Climatic variability in terms of rainfall distribution considerably increased flood effects. Primary data from field survey and the secondary data source including maps and satellite images could help to properly interpret the objectives. By the qualitative and quantitative analysis, the paper explores the effects of on natural and human resource in Ghatal block. The paper concludes the devastating effects of floods on natural, human and also manmade resources in form of destruction of human settlements, agricultural products, transport communication and also commercial activities which ultimately effects on peoples livelihood, both occupationally and geographically

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Gour Dolui, Sucharita Ghosh / Flood and Its Effects: A Case Study of Ghatal Block, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal / International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.2, Issue.11 November 2013

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