MUMBAI, India, Jan. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541125109 A) filed by B V Raju Institute Of Technology, Narsapur, Telangana, on Dec. 11, 2025, for 'identifying and mapping flood prone zones in urban areas by using gis.'
Inventor(s) include Thota Vamsi; Sirikonda Bharath; Patlolla Raghuvardhan Reddy; Bomma Varun Goud; and Dudhankar Om Adithya.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 2, under issue no. 01/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Flooding poses significant risks to urban environments, threatening public safety, infrastructure, and economic stability. This study presents a comprehensive GIS based methodology for identifying and mapping flood-prone zones within urban areas. By integrating spatial datasets such as topography, hydrology, land use, rainfall patterns, and socio-economic parameters, the approach employs advanced spatial analyses including buffer and overlay techniques within a GIS platform. The method enables the classification and visualization of flood risk zones, facilitating targeted urban planning, effective disaster management, and enhanced decision support for authorities. Adaptable to various urban settings and resource constraints, the workflow supports both rapid assessment using basic spatial parameters and detailed analysis with additional hydrological or remote sensing data. The resulting flood risk maps provide actionable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders, ultimately aiding in the mitigation of flood impacts and the promotion of resilient urban development."
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