Discharge Prediction of Extreme Flood Events Using HEC-RAS Software: A Study on Musi River, Hyderabad
摘要
Flooding presents significant dangers to human life, property, and the environment, highlighting the need for advanced tools to effectively analyze and mitigate these risks. This research paper aims a thorough investigation of flood patterns within the Krishna River basin, employing the advanced Hydrologic Engineering Centre’s River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) software. The study’s primary focus is to understand the intricate hydrological processes, river morphology, and hydraulic behavior that occur during flood events. To achieve this, the study implements detailed hydrological and hydraulic modelling techniques, simulating diverse flood scenarios. The simulations take into consideration the different rainfall patterns, land use changes, and climate fluctuations. Utilizing HEC-RAS, widely recognized software in hydraulic modeling, a robust flood inundation model for the Musi River basin has been developed. To improve the model's accuracy, the research utilizes geographical information system (GIS) data, remote sensing methods, and topographic details. This integration gives valuable insight into floodplain mapping and vulnerability assessment.