Identification of flood-prone areas in Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India

A significant increase in flood risk was identified in Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam, India, with the northeastern parts of the park showing the highest vulnerability. The study, conducted using GIS-based multi-criteria analysis for 2015 and 2019, revealed that high and very high flood-prone areas covered 36.83% and 31.26% of the study area in 2019, respectively. Key factors such as rainfall intensity and soil type were found to be most influential, with clayey soils near the Brahmaputra River exacerbating runoff, while sandy soils in the southern region mitigated flood risk due to higher infiltration. These findings underscore the need for strategic flood mitigation measures to protect the park's unique biodiversity, particularly the iconic one-horned rhinoceroses.

Pathan, S. A., & Tep, G. (2025). Identification of flood-prone areas in Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India. International Journal of River Basin Management, 24(5), 739–753. https://doi.org/10.1080/15715124.2025.2477161