Remote sensing and Geographic Information System for flooding vulnerability zoning in Majalaya, Indonesia

Authors

Lili Somantri, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, IndonesiaFollow

Abstract

The flood risk in Majalaya District, Bandung Regency, is on the rise due to climate change, alterations in river basin conditions, and changes in land use. Flood disasters pose significant threats to communities and the environment. To initiate disaster mitigation measures, it is imperative to conduct flood hazard mapping in the area. This study employs a quantitative descriptive approach using remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems analysis. The results reveal three flood vulnerability zones: low, moderate, and high. The high vulnerability zone, which covers 720 hectares and comprises nine villages, is predominantly situated in the northern part of the district. The moderate vulnerability zone encompasses an area of 512 hectares, while the low vulnerability zone covers approximately 1,194 hectares, constituting about 49 percent of the total area. This zoning serves as a foundational tool for disaster mitigation spatial planning in the Majalaya District.

Recommended Citation

Somantri, Lili (2024) "Remote sensing and Geographic Information System for flooding vulnerability zoning in Majalaya, Indonesia," Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi: Kajian, Teori, dan Praktek dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Ilmu Geografi: Vol. 29: No. 2, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17977/um017v29i22024p208-223
Available at: https://citeus.um.ac.id/jpg/vol29/iss2/8