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REVENUE

(DISASTER MANAGEMENT) DEPARTMENT

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AP AT A GLANCE

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• AP – 5th most populous -

(84.67 Million – as per 2011 Census)

• AP – 4th largest state in area -

(2.75 lakh Sq. Kms.)

• AP – 2nd largest state in vast coastal line

next to Gujarat (about to 1030 Kms)nrsc/I

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Area 275000 Sq. Kms

Districts 23

Revenue Divisions 81

Mandals 1128

Gram Panchayats 21895

Villages 27800

Towns 353

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ANDHRA PRADESH is most vulnerable to cyclones,

heavy rains, and floods including drought due to its

widespread and peculiar geographic location.

The State’s vast coastline is 1030 kms and secondlargest in the country next Gujarat. AP has the longestcoast line on the Eastern coast of India.

AP’s total coastal area is spread over 92,906 sq. Kms in9 coastal districts- Potti Sree Ramulu Nellore,Prakasam, Guntur, Krishna, West Godavari, EastGodavari, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram andSrikakulam.

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RAINFALL

The rainfall in the State is influenced by both South-West, and North-East Monsoons.

The annual normal rainfall of AP is 940 mm.

624 mm (66%) is contributed by South WestMonsoon (June to September), and 224 mm (24%)during the North-East Monsoon (October toDecember) .

An average of 14 mm of rainfall during winter and78 mm during summer constitute balance 10% of thetotal annual rainfall.

The region-wise distribution of annual averagerainfall is :

a)Coastal region = 1078.0 mm.

b)Telangana region = 907.0 mm.

c)Rayalaseema region= 714.0 mm.5

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VULNERABILITY OF AP TO NATURAL DISASTERS

Andhra Pradesh is exposed to cyclones,storm surges, floods and droughts.

Every two to three years, APexperiences a moderate to severeintensity cyclone or landfall.

Drought is one of the most cripplinghazards that impact the state.

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VULNERABILITY TO CYCLONES

While the entire coast of AP is vulnerable to Cyclones,nine coastal districts are most vulnerable.

More than 103 cyclones have affected Andhra Pradeshthis century.

Severe cyclones occur every two to three years.

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VULNERABILITY TO FLOODS

44% of AP’s total area- vulnerable to tropical stormsand coastal belt is most vulnerable.

Khammam district in Telangana region is most proneto monsoon floods along with five districts in CoastalAndhra.

Along the coast, area between Nizampatnam andMachilipatnam is the most prone to storm surges.

Delta areas of the Godavari and the Krishna rivers,experience recurrent flood and drainage problems.

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VULNERABILITY TO DROUGHT

AP is the third most drought prone State after

Rajasthan and Karnataka.

Annual normal rainfall is 940 mm:

624 mm (66%) - SW Monsoon (June-Sept.):

224 mm (24%) – NE Monsoon (Oct-Dec):

Remaining 10% is received during other

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AP HAS 8 CHRONICALLY DROUGHT PRONE

DISTRICTS.

Ananthapuram, Mahaboobnagar,

YSR Kadapa, Hyderabad,

Chittoor, Nalgonda

Kurnool, Prakasam

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VULNERABILITY TO EARTHQUAKES

According to seismic zoning of India, the country

is divided into five seismic zones based on

severity.

ANDHRA PRADESH lies in three zones –Zone I,

Zone II and Zone III.

All three zones are relatively low risk zones.

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-AP NDMA

HLC at State

Community Task Force

National Crisis Management Committee

(NCMC)

Commissioner, Disaster Management

& Ex-officio Secretary to GoAP

District Collectors /District Magistrates

Mandal

Gram Panchayats

MHA

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RECENT MAJOR NATURAL DISASTERS IN AP (2004-2012)

Tsunami -2004

Floods – 2009

Drought – 2009

Laila Cyclone- May 2010

Southwest Monsoon- 2010

Jal Cyclone – November 2010

Depression – December 2010

Drought – 2011

Thane Cyclone – 2011

Neelam Cyclone – 2012 (October & November)

Drought – 2012

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MAJOR CYCLONES IN A.P. (SINCE 1891)

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Sl No District No of Cyclones

1 Nellore 23

2 Krishna 16

3 East Godavari 11

4 Srikakulam 11

5 Visakapatnam 7

6 Prakasam 5

7 Guntur 2

TOTAL 75

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AP-MONTH-WISE ANALYSIS OF CYCLONES

(1977-2010)

May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

4 1 0 1 3 6 9 3

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RECENT MAJOR CYCLONES1

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Cyclone

NameMonth

1 2010LAILA May

JAL Nov

2 2011 THANE Oct

3 2012 NILAM Nov

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2013

PHAILIN

HELEN

LEHAR

Oct-Nov

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NRSC, HYDERABAD ASSISTANCE TO

GOVT. OF AP

2006-Godavari Floods & 2009-Krishna Floods

* Provided regular satellite imagery of

areas inundated/flooded

* Satellite images of low lying areas likely to

be inundated/flooded at various river levels

* NRSC scientists briefed Hon’ble CM on

satellite images of floods which helped in

planning aerial surveys and visit to affected

areas

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GODAVARI FLOODS - 2006

Hon’ble Prime Minister, Home Minister, Minister of State (MoS) and Chief

Minister of Andhra Pradesh visualising the Godavari flood impact in

Andhra Pradesh through NRSC Flood Maps

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DURING PHAILIN CYCLONE/HEAVY RAINS

& FLOODS IN OCT 2013

NRSC provided daily satellite images of areas

inundated/flooded in coastal districts

NRSC scientists regularly attended briefings of

CM, Hon’ble Minister (Revenue) and also Hon’ble

Chief Minster during the above calamities.

NRSC data helped plan aerial survey and visits

to affected areas by Hon’ble Chief Minister

NRSC provided similar assistance during floods

in Godavari in July 2013

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GODAVARI FLOODS – JULY, 2013

Bhadrachalam

Cherla

Flood Inundation

Satellite Data of July 20, 2013

Appraisal to Hon’ble Chief Minister

of Andhra Pradesh

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NRSC, HYDERABAD ASSISTANCE DURING

DROUGHT CONDITIONS

Scientists of NRSC, Hyderabad provided NDVI

data, one of the criteria for drought declaration.

Since 2012, Director, NRSC included as Member

of Committee to evaluate proposals and

recommend drought affected mandals.

NRSC scientists attended several meetings of the

Committee in 2012 and also 2013 and offered

crucial inputs regarding drought situation in the

State

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NDEM

NRSC, Hyderabad is coordinating

implementation of the NDEM project in AP

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THANK YOU

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