Identification of critical infrastructure assets in view of sea level rise: Visakhapatnam
Student name: Mr Sumit Anand
Guide: Dr P K Joshi
Year of completion: 2014
Host Organisation: The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI), New Delhi
Supervisor (Host Organisation): Ms Raina Singh
Abstract: This paper describes the impacts of sea-level rise (SLR) scenarios and Extreme (storm
surge) scenario in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. As seen sea level is rising and it
has been predicted that 0.2mm/yr, 1.09mm/yr and 1m rise by the end of 21st century
based on different sources. The storm surge 4m rise shows more risk to infrastructure
assets as the area is more prone to storms. A systematic approach were used to map out
vulnerable areas. The study identified critical infrastructure assets with respect to SLR
and storm surge scenarios, estimated higher risk in case of extreme storm surge which
will affect large number of people and economy of the area. This research would be of
value to policy and decision makers for future planning and designing.
Keywords: Sea Level Rise, Digital Elevation Model, Coastal Regulation Zone, Glacial
Isostatic Adjustment, Indian Network on Climate Change Assessment.
