Priority Index Sri Lanka Floods May 2017

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Time Period of the Dataset [?] June 01, 2017-June 01, 2017 ... More
Modified [?] 8 June 2017
Dataset Added on HDX [?] 2 June 2017 Less
Expected Update Frequency Never
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This priority index was derived by combining a detailed flood extent mapping with detailed human settlement geo-data. Both sources were combined to produce the location and magnitude of population living in flooded areas. This was subsequently aggregated to admin-4 areas (GND) as well as admin-3 areas (DS divisional).

The flood extent mapping was derived in turn by combining two sources: Flood extent maps could be produced rather faster using satellite imageries captured by either optical sensors or Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors. In most places flood is cause by heavy rainfall which means in most cases cloud is present, this is a limitation for optical sensors as they can’t penetrate clouds. Radar sensors are not affected by cloud, which make them more useful in presence of cloud. In This analysis we analyzed sentinel2 optical image from May 28th and Sentinel 1 SAR image from May 30th. Then we combine the two results adding up the flood extents.

The human settlement data was retrieved from http://ciesin.columbia.edu/data/hrsl/. Facebook Connectivity Lab and Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2016. High Resolution Settlement Layer (HRSL). Source imagery for HRSL © 2016 DigitalGlobe. Accessed 01-06-2017.

The Radar imagery analysis was done by NASA JPL, whose input in this product has been crucial.

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The dataset is showing percentage flooded. The data has not yet been corrected for small populations. We believe the product is currently pointing to the high priority areas. In the shapefile and csv file the user of this data could easily correct for small populations, if there is a wish to target on the volume of people affected.

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