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Hydrogeomorphological Mapping Using Geospatial Techniques for Identifying Groundwater Potential Zones in Chittur Block, Kerala Open

K. P. Rema, S. Sajeena · 2025

This study delineated groundwater potential zones in the Chittur Block of Palakkad District, Kerala, using an integrated hydrogeomorphological and geospatial approach. The hard rock terrain of the region faces acute water scarcity due to l…

Spatio-Temporal Analysis and Long-term Trends of Groundwater Levels in the Chittur Block, Kerala, India Open

Adermus Joseph, S. Sajeena, K. P. Rema · 2025

The accelerated global pressures stemming from population growth and industrial expansion have led to the overexploitation of groundwater resource, particularly in hard rock terrains, resulting in a rapid and concerning decline in water ta…

Assessment of Canal Storage Dynamics for Sustainable Water Management in Thrissur North Kole Lands Open

B. Chethan, Shyla Joseph, K. K. Sathian, Asha Joseph, K. P. Rema , et al. · 2025

Aims: The aim of this study is to estimate the canal storage capacity in Thrissur North kole lands to support effective water management for irrigation, drainage and flood control. Study Design: The study involves estimating canal storage …

Assessment of Soil Erosion within the Gayathripuzha River Basin Using RUSLE Model and GIS Tools Open

E.B. Gilsha Bai, Ardra Raju, K. P. Rema, Koyomi Sumiya, Anu Varughese , et al. · 2024

Soil erosion, a natural phenomenon accelerated by human activities, became a major problem for agricultural land use and for water quality concerns. Soil erosion by water is influenced by various factors like climate, nature of land surfac…

Modelling Soil Erosion Using RUSLE and GIS for Kadalundi River Basin in Kerala, India Open

P. Akhina, K. P. Rema, Anu Varughese, Divya Vijayan, Asha Joseph · 2024

The main objective of the study was to estimate the potential average annual soil loss from Kadalundi river basin using RUSLE model and to prepare the spatial distribution map of soil erosion hazard using GIS to suggest suitable soil conse…

Landslide Susceptibility Mapping of Chaliyar River Basin by Multivariate Statistical Model Open

L. Aiswarya, K. P. Rema, J. Shyla, V. K. Brijesh, V. Vaisakh · 2023

Landslides were frequently observed in nature that can result in significant property damage and fatalities. Land management in landslide-prone areas can be aided by preparing a landslide susceptibility map. The landslide susceptibility of…

Evaluating Soil Erosion within the Neyyar Basin in Kerala through RUSLE and Geospatial Analysis Open

R. Gladis, G. V. Asha Rani, K. P. Rema, B. Rani, Biju Joseph , et al. · 2023

Soil erosion represents a significant issue in the Western Ghats, especially within the Neyyar river basin in the southern region of Kerala. To address this problem, a research project was conducted in three sub-watersheds of the Neyyar ri…

Geospatial Analysis of Kurumanpuzha Sub Watershed in the Chaliyar River Basin: A Remote Sensing and GIS Approach for Geomorphological Assessment Open

Adarsha Gopalakrishna Bhat, Vinayak Paradkar, M. S. Aishwarya, Pragya Balley, K. P. Rema · 2023

Aims: This study aimed to determine geomorphological characteristics of Kurumanpuzha sub-watershed for understanding its hydrological behaviour, erosion susceptibility and geological characteristics. Study Design: Morphometric analysis of…

Performance of Qualitative and Quantitative Models in Creating Landslide Susceptibility Map of Chaliyar River Basin Open

L. Aiswarya, K. P. Rema, J. Asha · 2023

A Landslide Susceptibility Map (LSM) for Kerala's Chaliyar river basin is what this study aims to provide. Several landslides occurred in this basin as a result of the floods in 2018 and 2019. There were 592 identified landslides. Using Ar…

Performance of qualitative and quantitative models in creating landslide susceptibility map of Chaliyar River basin Open

L. Aiswarya, K. P. Rema, Asha Joseph · 2023

A Landslide Susceptibility Map (LSM) for Kerala's Chaliyar river basin is what this study aims to provide. Several landslides occurred in this basin as a result of the floods in 2018 and 2019. There were 592 identified landslides. Using Ar…

Application of Hydrologic Engineering Centers Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS) Model for Modelling Flood in Sub Basin of Meenachil River, Kerala, India Open

Riyola George, Asha Joseph, K. P. Rema · 2022

Meenachil river basin, located in southern part of Kerala, is frequently liable to flood. It is an area predominant with agricultural land and falls under tropical humid zone. Hence, water resources planning and management and understandin…

Modelling Techniques for Conjunctive Water Management: A Review Open

E.B. Gilsha Bai, K. P. Rema · 2022

Optimal allocation of surface water and groundwater is the key factor for conjunctive water management. Proper planning is necessary for optimal allocation of water for maximizing crop yield benefits and/or minimizing water quality problem…

Calibration and Validation of HEC-HMS Model for Chalakudy River Basin Open

Gudidha Gopi, K. P. Rema · 2021

Prediction of flood prone areas in a basin and evolution of the impact of climate change on water resources needs a correct estimation of the availability of water which will solely be achieved by hydrological modelling of the basin. Howev…

Frequented Extreme Climatic Events in Kerala - Evolving Sustainable Management Paradigm Open

Sudheer Padikkal, K. P. Rema, Gudidha Gopi · 2020

Impact of Land Use Land Cover Changes on Runoff Processes of Chalakudy Basin Open

Nchumbeni M. Odyuo, K. P. Rema · 2020

Fast development of urbanization alongside other expanding anthropogenic factors have been distinguished as significant reasons of land use changes and land transformations, which eventually presents several devastations like floods, dry s…

Modelling the irrigation demand profile of Chalakudy river diversion scheme using CROPWAT and GIS tools Open

EB Gilsha Bai, K. P. Rema, D Sasikala, Anu Varughese · 2019

Irrigation planning for a command area necessitates a proper assessment of irrigation water required by the crops in the area. Net irrigation water demand mainly depends on the cropping pattern and the areal extent. In a vast command area …

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