Geospatial Analysis of Soil Characteristics and Flood Risk Assessment and Their Impact on the Godavari River Ecosystem in Nashik City
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Abstract
The research report will review a geospatial assessment of soil and flood risk factors in Nashik City, particularly for the Godavari River ecosystem. Geospatial datasets include Nashik Color Relief Map, Nashik Slope Map, and Nashik Hill Shade Map to uncover relevant topographic data, soil properties, and flood likelihood across the region. The data is from 1990 to 2024, which provides information about how soil types, elevation, hill slope and hill roughness could influence flood risks differently in the context of the study. The study used Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a key method of interpreting geospatial data and effective way to help delineate flood likely zones and suitable land usage for the planning and development of any future agriculture and urban settlement. The study has included machine learning models for predicting flooding through many different hydrological factors like runoff, discharge, and flood frequency. The study includes predictive analysis models for flow values from 2025 to 2030 was developed with temporal runoff values (flood, daily, weekly). The study can help identify the potential implications of soil properties and topography on the documented flooding capacity of Nashik and will require adaptive water resource management and mitigation of flood risk. This report can provide a stepping off point toward recognizing useful tools and benefits for city planners and environmentalists, who organize infrastructure planning. Sustainable development and utilities to assist development that is resilient to flood/water combine for the study region.