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Papers by Dr Shrikant Gabale
Journal of Ecological Society
RationaleOn 12th July, 1961 Pune city faced devastating floods due to collapse of the newly const... more RationaleOn 12th July, 1961 Pune city faced devastating floods due to collapse of the newly constructed Panshet dam and breach of Khadakwasla dam. The dams emptied within a few hours that day. There was a total devastation in Pune. A catastrophe such as dam collapse is a rare phenomenon. But it will not be an exaggeration to say that we got a glimpse of it, in the form of floods of 2019. Floods in the Ambil odha, a major feeder stream to Mutha and in the Bhairoba nalla, a major feeder stream to Mula-Mutha caused loss of life and property. The Settlements which suffered heavy losses were away from rivers and not in low lying areas. Bavdhan, Balawadi, Baner areas also suffered. These areas were also away from Mula river. This made different experts related to water to look at the floods differently and emphasizing on River Ecosystems and its interventions. Scope of the ArticleThis article does not cover the total span of Mula, Mutha and Mula-Mutha in detail. However, we have tried to ...
International Journal of Hydrology, 2017
The present research uses SCS-CN technique for runoff computation using geoinformatics. The major... more The present research uses SCS-CN technique for runoff computation using geoinformatics. The major part of the south Koel river basin located in Jharkhand state is drought prone with recurrent drought conditions during monsoon season. The watershed is characterized by high runoff discharge volume with 59 percent of total water of rainfall moved as runoff (i.e 2880 mm of runoff from 4855 mm of rainfall) during the monsoon season (June-October) and high runoff volume is observed mainly in the month of August (881.34 mm of runoff from 1388.4 mm of rainfall) for entire basin using monthly rainfall data of 5 years (2009-2013).The entire basin is divided into six sub-watersheds as I,II,III,IV,V and VI in which sub-watersheds II and IV exhibits high runoff (59%).The study recommend the sub-watersheds having high runoff value needs hydrological harvesting structure construction such as farm ponds, check dams and nala bunds etc in future for proper ground water management. The study demonstrated the use of geoinformatics for watershed management to combat drought.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Nov 1, 2019
River Pawna is the major river with historical background flowing through the jurisdiction of Pim... more River Pawna is the major river with historical background flowing through the jurisdiction of Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC), also known as a sister city of Pune, one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities of India. Rapid urbanization and industrialization is putting huge pressure on the existing limited environmental resources and infrastructure. Discharge of tremendous untreated domestic sewage, industrial waste is further deteriorating the quality of river Pawna. In this study for the first time, we aimed to map the discharge inlets into river Pawna using geographical information system (GIS) using advanced softwares. This has led to the information about the pollution load entering the river Pawna at various points (stations) along its flowpath, the information which is non-existent till date. We believe, this information will lead to the better understanding of pollution sources, their pollution load and remedial methods. This information will also help the local city corporation such as PCMC to plan the preventative and control measures to curb the pollution and levy strict regulatory actions against the culprits. Likewise this first-of-its-kind of GIS based maps created for river Pawna will guide the River Rejuvenation program outlined under Swatchha Bharat Mission by Government of India.
Every year, during the monsoon season Konkan Railway traffic operations are severely affected by ... more Every year, during the monsoon season Konkan Railway traffic operations are severely affected by the alarming rate of landslides along the stretch of the Konkan. Heavy rainfall leads to the increasing amount of landslides in an already susceptible topography in this region because of the presence of loose and unconsolidated material along the hill slopes. Intensified human activities / interference in recent times have been the major causes for accelerated frequencies and growing intensities of landslides. An attempt has been made to note and understand the failure of various structural and non-structural mitigation measures undertaken by Konkan Railway at the study area. Till recent, several attempt has been made to minimize the consequences of the landslides. The present has attempted to study and establish the importance of lithology and structure to understand slope failure events in the area and the Geo-environmental consequences of Konkan Railway at one such landslide prone location along the Konkan Railway at Pomendi, situated at the outskirts of 7 km from the Ratnagiri city.
Land is the habitat of men. As land is having a major share on earth it should have a proper syst... more Land is the habitat of men. As land is having a major share on earth it should have a proper system to gather, distribute and update information of land records. Land records is the bases of all land reforms and therefore it requires regular online update. It has been seen that the village maps are not geo-referenced. The present system is not good which creates problems in our system and we suffer from great loss. This leads to demand a system which keep the proper record of lands and it is available in time. For land records GIS is a effective tool. GIS technology is having capability of capturing, storing, analyzing and displaying geographically referenced information which is needed in present scenario. The objective of using GIS for land records sytem is to provide transparent, quick and secure access to land registration and land records through internet and other devices. The workload of the land registration offices will reduce and it will decentralize the land registration ...
Morphometric analysis of a watershed is useful in comprehending the interaction of the operating ... more Morphometric analysis of a watershed is useful in comprehending the interaction of the operating processes and landform characteristics. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the morphometric characteristics of AmbilOdha (rivulet) watershed which is a part of Mutha river basin in Pune. For the detailed analysis of the watershed, Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of the area and Geographical Information System (GIS) were used for the assessment of the linear, areal and relief aspects of morphometric parameters. The aim of the study is to find out the concerned factors which played an important role in formation of the watershed.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development 172, 2020
Hydrology plays a vital role in protection and management of water above and below the ground sur... more Hydrology plays a vital role in protection and management of water above and below the ground surface. Rainfall runoff is important component contributing significantly to the hydrological cycle. In India, the availability of accurate information on runoff is scarcely available at few selected sites. Therefore, estimation of runoff is needed for water resource planning, environmental impact analysis and for effective management of a watershed. In this present study, integration of remote sensing data of Sudha watershed area of Indrayani Sub-basin and application of the SCS CN model in a GIS environment has helped us to provide a powerful tool for estimation of runoff at the selected site. RS and GIS were effectively used to manage spatial and non-spatial data base that represent the hydrologic characteristics of a watershed. The land use and land cover map, soil map, rainfall data were collected from different sources and processes. The Soil Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS-CN) method were used to estimate runoff. It is simple, predictable and stable conceptual method. It combines the watershed parameters and climatic factor in one entity called the curve number P. The present study were successfully demonstrated an integrated remote sensing and GIS technique to suggest the suitable zone for future artificial recharge structures in the Sudha River sub watershed in Indrayani river basin.
International Journal of Advance Technology in Engineering and Science, 2017
Land is the habitat of men. As land is having a major share on earth it should have a proper syst... more Land is the habitat of men. As land is having a major share on earth it should have a proper system to gather, distribute and update information of land records. Land records is the bases of all land reforms and therefore it requires regular online update. It has been seen that the village maps are not geo-referenced. The present system is not good which creates problems in our system and we suffer from great loss. This leads to demand a system which keep the proper record of lands and it is available in time. For land records GIS is a effective tool. GIS technology is having capability of capturing, storing, analyzing and displaying geographically referenced information which is needed in present scenario. The objective of using GIS for land records sytem is to provide transparent, quick and secure access to land registration and land records through internet and other devices. The workload of the land registration offices will reduce and it will decentralize the land registration process. Using GIS map of the village is mapped and attribute data is entered in data sheet which makes work easier for the citizens, various registration departments and planners. This paper brings out GIS as a tool which can be effectively used in land records. It integrates non-spatial and spatial datasets for query and better display. These maps which are geo-referenced are used in day-today life to make decisions at the base level.
The Deccan Geographers, Deccan Geographical Society, Pune, 2015
Every year, during the monsoon season Konkan Railway traffic operations are severely affected by ... more Every year, during the monsoon season Konkan Railway traffic operations are severely affected by the alarming rate of landslides along the stretch of the Konkan. Heavy rainfall leads to the increasing amount of landslides in an already susceptible topography in this region because of the presence of loose and unconsolidated material along the hill slopes. Intensified human activities / interference in recent times have been the major causes for accelerated frequencies and growing intensities of landslides. An attempt has been made to note and understand the failure of various structural and non-structural mitigation measures undertaken by Konkan Railway at the study area. Till recent, several attempt has been made to minimize the consequences of the landslides. The present has attempted to study and establish the importance of lithology and structure to understand slope failure events in the area and the Geo-environmental consequences of Konkan Railway at one such landslide prone location along the Konkan Railway at Pomendi, situated at the outskirts of 7 km from the Ratnagiri city.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development (2349-4182), 2019
River Pawna is the major river with historical background flowing through the jurisdiction of Pim... more River Pawna is the major river with historical background flowing through the jurisdiction of Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC), also known as a sister city of Pune, one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities of India. Rapid urbanization and industrialization is putting huge pressure on the existing limited environmental resources and infrastructure. Discharge of tremendous untreated domestic sewage, industrial waste is further deteriorating the quality of river Pawna. In this study for the first time, we aimed to map the discharge inlets into river Pawna using geographical information system (GIS) using advanced softwares. This has led to the information about the pollution load entering the river Pawna at various points (stations) along its flowpath, the information which is non-existent till date. We believe, this information will lead to the better understanding of pollution sources, their pollution load and remedial methods. This information will also help the local city corporation such as PCMC to plan the preventative and control measures to curb the pollution and levy strict regulatory actions against the culprits. Likewise this first-of-its-kind of GIS based maps created for river Pawna will guide the River Rejuvenation program outlined under Swatchha Bharat Mission by Government of India.
Cities are biodiversity hot spots due to the variety of habitats available in public and private ... more Cities are biodiversity hot spots due to the variety of habitats available in public and private open space. Trees are major urban infrastructure assets in urban area. Analysis of urban tree demographics is generally limited to inventories of tree structure and composition on urban lands. This approach provided valuable information for resource management. However, it does not account for related tree cover information within an urban landscape, thus providing insufficient information on ecological patterns.
We propose evaluating tree population for an entire Pune city that is based on area dynamics. The relationship between ward size, tree and human demographics and their respective densities were graphically analysed. A ward-wise approach enables to evaluate demographic patterns and processes for the entire Pune city. In any comprehensive and fair analysis and calculation, urban trees are worth more than they cost.
Tourism is the heart of development for any administrative region and thus as important as any ot... more Tourism is the heart of development for any administrative region and thus as important as any other industry. Tourism plays the crucial role in the development of places where other means of development like agriculture or industrialization is not very effective. The inflow of foreign currency along with job opportunities forResearch Paper for IJSS local inhabitants forms the foundation of this development. An effective and well planned development of an area means good facilities for the tourists packed with good entertainment. The recent development of one such area, the Lohgad Fort, however, has brought many discrepancies to the notice. Fort Lohgad is a famous fort near Lonavala,built during the Satvahanasregime and hence has historical importance. The fort is located on a hill and is surrounded with open junglearea. The population of this area is low and even the small settlements are dispersed. The location and sparse population make it a valuable and much sought after tourist spot. But recent unplanned developments have become a threat to the physical, social, economical and environmental structure of this region. The steps taken in order to develop this region are temporary in nature with absolutely no coordination between different concerned departments and hence do not fulfill the basic requirements, of both the tourists as well as local residents. The solution to this problem is 'Integrated Tourism Development Plan' in which all the concerned departments including Forest Department, Archaeology Department, State Tourism Department and local Gram Panchayat come together and consider all aspects like geography of the area, its touristcarrying capacity, needs of the local residents and other issues related to the development of the region and then take necessary measures accordingly. This paper attempts to bring to notice, the drawbacks of present development schemes and the advantages of Integrated Tourism Development Plan, so that the monument does not lose its historical stature and value.
Keywords— Tourism, Development, Integrated Tourism Development Plan, Historical
Morphometric analysis of a watershed is one of the important aspects for comprehending the landfo... more Morphometric analysis of a watershed is one of the important aspects for comprehending the landform characteristics and the processes operating in a particular region. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the morphometric characteristics of AmbilOdha (rivulet) watershed which is a part of Mutha river basin in Pune. For the detailed analysis of the watershed, Digital Elevation Model of the area and Geographical Information System was used for the assessment of the linear, areal and relief aspects of morphometric parameters. The aim of the study is to find out the concerned factors which played an important role in formation of the watershed.
Keywords: Morphometric analysis, GIS, Ambil Odha, Pune.
Meadia Appearaces by Dr Shrikant Gabale
Journal of Ecological Society
RationaleOn 12th July, 1961 Pune city faced devastating floods due to collapse of the newly const... more RationaleOn 12th July, 1961 Pune city faced devastating floods due to collapse of the newly constructed Panshet dam and breach of Khadakwasla dam. The dams emptied within a few hours that day. There was a total devastation in Pune. A catastrophe such as dam collapse is a rare phenomenon. But it will not be an exaggeration to say that we got a glimpse of it, in the form of floods of 2019. Floods in the Ambil odha, a major feeder stream to Mutha and in the Bhairoba nalla, a major feeder stream to Mula-Mutha caused loss of life and property. The Settlements which suffered heavy losses were away from rivers and not in low lying areas. Bavdhan, Balawadi, Baner areas also suffered. These areas were also away from Mula river. This made different experts related to water to look at the floods differently and emphasizing on River Ecosystems and its interventions. Scope of the ArticleThis article does not cover the total span of Mula, Mutha and Mula-Mutha in detail. However, we have tried to ...
International Journal of Hydrology, 2017
The present research uses SCS-CN technique for runoff computation using geoinformatics. The major... more The present research uses SCS-CN technique for runoff computation using geoinformatics. The major part of the south Koel river basin located in Jharkhand state is drought prone with recurrent drought conditions during monsoon season. The watershed is characterized by high runoff discharge volume with 59 percent of total water of rainfall moved as runoff (i.e 2880 mm of runoff from 4855 mm of rainfall) during the monsoon season (June-October) and high runoff volume is observed mainly in the month of August (881.34 mm of runoff from 1388.4 mm of rainfall) for entire basin using monthly rainfall data of 5 years (2009-2013).The entire basin is divided into six sub-watersheds as I,II,III,IV,V and VI in which sub-watersheds II and IV exhibits high runoff (59%).The study recommend the sub-watersheds having high runoff value needs hydrological harvesting structure construction such as farm ponds, check dams and nala bunds etc in future for proper ground water management. The study demonstrated the use of geoinformatics for watershed management to combat drought.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Nov 1, 2019
River Pawna is the major river with historical background flowing through the jurisdiction of Pim... more River Pawna is the major river with historical background flowing through the jurisdiction of Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC), also known as a sister city of Pune, one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities of India. Rapid urbanization and industrialization is putting huge pressure on the existing limited environmental resources and infrastructure. Discharge of tremendous untreated domestic sewage, industrial waste is further deteriorating the quality of river Pawna. In this study for the first time, we aimed to map the discharge inlets into river Pawna using geographical information system (GIS) using advanced softwares. This has led to the information about the pollution load entering the river Pawna at various points (stations) along its flowpath, the information which is non-existent till date. We believe, this information will lead to the better understanding of pollution sources, their pollution load and remedial methods. This information will also help the local city corporation such as PCMC to plan the preventative and control measures to curb the pollution and levy strict regulatory actions against the culprits. Likewise this first-of-its-kind of GIS based maps created for river Pawna will guide the River Rejuvenation program outlined under Swatchha Bharat Mission by Government of India.
Every year, during the monsoon season Konkan Railway traffic operations are severely affected by ... more Every year, during the monsoon season Konkan Railway traffic operations are severely affected by the alarming rate of landslides along the stretch of the Konkan. Heavy rainfall leads to the increasing amount of landslides in an already susceptible topography in this region because of the presence of loose and unconsolidated material along the hill slopes. Intensified human activities / interference in recent times have been the major causes for accelerated frequencies and growing intensities of landslides. An attempt has been made to note and understand the failure of various structural and non-structural mitigation measures undertaken by Konkan Railway at the study area. Till recent, several attempt has been made to minimize the consequences of the landslides. The present has attempted to study and establish the importance of lithology and structure to understand slope failure events in the area and the Geo-environmental consequences of Konkan Railway at one such landslide prone location along the Konkan Railway at Pomendi, situated at the outskirts of 7 km from the Ratnagiri city.
Land is the habitat of men. As land is having a major share on earth it should have a proper syst... more Land is the habitat of men. As land is having a major share on earth it should have a proper system to gather, distribute and update information of land records. Land records is the bases of all land reforms and therefore it requires regular online update. It has been seen that the village maps are not geo-referenced. The present system is not good which creates problems in our system and we suffer from great loss. This leads to demand a system which keep the proper record of lands and it is available in time. For land records GIS is a effective tool. GIS technology is having capability of capturing, storing, analyzing and displaying geographically referenced information which is needed in present scenario. The objective of using GIS for land records sytem is to provide transparent, quick and secure access to land registration and land records through internet and other devices. The workload of the land registration offices will reduce and it will decentralize the land registration ...
Morphometric analysis of a watershed is useful in comprehending the interaction of the operating ... more Morphometric analysis of a watershed is useful in comprehending the interaction of the operating processes and landform characteristics. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the morphometric characteristics of AmbilOdha (rivulet) watershed which is a part of Mutha river basin in Pune. For the detailed analysis of the watershed, Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of the area and Geographical Information System (GIS) were used for the assessment of the linear, areal and relief aspects of morphometric parameters. The aim of the study is to find out the concerned factors which played an important role in formation of the watershed.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development 172, 2020
Hydrology plays a vital role in protection and management of water above and below the ground sur... more Hydrology plays a vital role in protection and management of water above and below the ground surface. Rainfall runoff is important component contributing significantly to the hydrological cycle. In India, the availability of accurate information on runoff is scarcely available at few selected sites. Therefore, estimation of runoff is needed for water resource planning, environmental impact analysis and for effective management of a watershed. In this present study, integration of remote sensing data of Sudha watershed area of Indrayani Sub-basin and application of the SCS CN model in a GIS environment has helped us to provide a powerful tool for estimation of runoff at the selected site. RS and GIS were effectively used to manage spatial and non-spatial data base that represent the hydrologic characteristics of a watershed. The land use and land cover map, soil map, rainfall data were collected from different sources and processes. The Soil Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS-CN) method were used to estimate runoff. It is simple, predictable and stable conceptual method. It combines the watershed parameters and climatic factor in one entity called the curve number P. The present study were successfully demonstrated an integrated remote sensing and GIS technique to suggest the suitable zone for future artificial recharge structures in the Sudha River sub watershed in Indrayani river basin.
International Journal of Advance Technology in Engineering and Science, 2017
Land is the habitat of men. As land is having a major share on earth it should have a proper syst... more Land is the habitat of men. As land is having a major share on earth it should have a proper system to gather, distribute and update information of land records. Land records is the bases of all land reforms and therefore it requires regular online update. It has been seen that the village maps are not geo-referenced. The present system is not good which creates problems in our system and we suffer from great loss. This leads to demand a system which keep the proper record of lands and it is available in time. For land records GIS is a effective tool. GIS technology is having capability of capturing, storing, analyzing and displaying geographically referenced information which is needed in present scenario. The objective of using GIS for land records sytem is to provide transparent, quick and secure access to land registration and land records through internet and other devices. The workload of the land registration offices will reduce and it will decentralize the land registration process. Using GIS map of the village is mapped and attribute data is entered in data sheet which makes work easier for the citizens, various registration departments and planners. This paper brings out GIS as a tool which can be effectively used in land records. It integrates non-spatial and spatial datasets for query and better display. These maps which are geo-referenced are used in day-today life to make decisions at the base level.
The Deccan Geographers, Deccan Geographical Society, Pune, 2015
Every year, during the monsoon season Konkan Railway traffic operations are severely affected by ... more Every year, during the monsoon season Konkan Railway traffic operations are severely affected by the alarming rate of landslides along the stretch of the Konkan. Heavy rainfall leads to the increasing amount of landslides in an already susceptible topography in this region because of the presence of loose and unconsolidated material along the hill slopes. Intensified human activities / interference in recent times have been the major causes for accelerated frequencies and growing intensities of landslides. An attempt has been made to note and understand the failure of various structural and non-structural mitigation measures undertaken by Konkan Railway at the study area. Till recent, several attempt has been made to minimize the consequences of the landslides. The present has attempted to study and establish the importance of lithology and structure to understand slope failure events in the area and the Geo-environmental consequences of Konkan Railway at one such landslide prone location along the Konkan Railway at Pomendi, situated at the outskirts of 7 km from the Ratnagiri city.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development (2349-4182), 2019
River Pawna is the major river with historical background flowing through the jurisdiction of Pim... more River Pawna is the major river with historical background flowing through the jurisdiction of Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC), also known as a sister city of Pune, one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities of India. Rapid urbanization and industrialization is putting huge pressure on the existing limited environmental resources and infrastructure. Discharge of tremendous untreated domestic sewage, industrial waste is further deteriorating the quality of river Pawna. In this study for the first time, we aimed to map the discharge inlets into river Pawna using geographical information system (GIS) using advanced softwares. This has led to the information about the pollution load entering the river Pawna at various points (stations) along its flowpath, the information which is non-existent till date. We believe, this information will lead to the better understanding of pollution sources, their pollution load and remedial methods. This information will also help the local city corporation such as PCMC to plan the preventative and control measures to curb the pollution and levy strict regulatory actions against the culprits. Likewise this first-of-its-kind of GIS based maps created for river Pawna will guide the River Rejuvenation program outlined under Swatchha Bharat Mission by Government of India.
Cities are biodiversity hot spots due to the variety of habitats available in public and private ... more Cities are biodiversity hot spots due to the variety of habitats available in public and private open space. Trees are major urban infrastructure assets in urban area. Analysis of urban tree demographics is generally limited to inventories of tree structure and composition on urban lands. This approach provided valuable information for resource management. However, it does not account for related tree cover information within an urban landscape, thus providing insufficient information on ecological patterns.
We propose evaluating tree population for an entire Pune city that is based on area dynamics. The relationship between ward size, tree and human demographics and their respective densities were graphically analysed. A ward-wise approach enables to evaluate demographic patterns and processes for the entire Pune city. In any comprehensive and fair analysis and calculation, urban trees are worth more than they cost.
Tourism is the heart of development for any administrative region and thus as important as any ot... more Tourism is the heart of development for any administrative region and thus as important as any other industry. Tourism plays the crucial role in the development of places where other means of development like agriculture or industrialization is not very effective. The inflow of foreign currency along with job opportunities forResearch Paper for IJSS local inhabitants forms the foundation of this development. An effective and well planned development of an area means good facilities for the tourists packed with good entertainment. The recent development of one such area, the Lohgad Fort, however, has brought many discrepancies to the notice. Fort Lohgad is a famous fort near Lonavala,built during the Satvahanasregime and hence has historical importance. The fort is located on a hill and is surrounded with open junglearea. The population of this area is low and even the small settlements are dispersed. The location and sparse population make it a valuable and much sought after tourist spot. But recent unplanned developments have become a threat to the physical, social, economical and environmental structure of this region. The steps taken in order to develop this region are temporary in nature with absolutely no coordination between different concerned departments and hence do not fulfill the basic requirements, of both the tourists as well as local residents. The solution to this problem is 'Integrated Tourism Development Plan' in which all the concerned departments including Forest Department, Archaeology Department, State Tourism Department and local Gram Panchayat come together and consider all aspects like geography of the area, its touristcarrying capacity, needs of the local residents and other issues related to the development of the region and then take necessary measures accordingly. This paper attempts to bring to notice, the drawbacks of present development schemes and the advantages of Integrated Tourism Development Plan, so that the monument does not lose its historical stature and value.
Keywords— Tourism, Development, Integrated Tourism Development Plan, Historical
Morphometric analysis of a watershed is one of the important aspects for comprehending the landfo... more Morphometric analysis of a watershed is one of the important aspects for comprehending the landform characteristics and the processes operating in a particular region. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the morphometric characteristics of AmbilOdha (rivulet) watershed which is a part of Mutha river basin in Pune. For the detailed analysis of the watershed, Digital Elevation Model of the area and Geographical Information System was used for the assessment of the linear, areal and relief aspects of morphometric parameters. The aim of the study is to find out the concerned factors which played an important role in formation of the watershed.
Keywords: Morphometric analysis, GIS, Ambil Odha, Pune.