Satellite detected water extent over Province 1, Nepal as of 4 July 2021

Name: Satellite detected water extent over Province 1, Nepal as of 4 July 2021
Creator: United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT)
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About this dataset

**UNOSAT code: FL20210630NPL** This map illustrates satellite-detected surface waters in Province 1, Nepal as observed from a Sentinel-1 image acquired on 4 July 2021 at 05:48 local time and using an automated analysis with Machine learning method. Within the analyzed area of 4,060 km2, about 240 km2 of lands appear to be flooded. The water extent appears to have decreased of about 200 km2 since 1 July 2021 and moved toward India. Based on Worldpop population data and the detected surface waters in the analyzed area, the potentially exposed population is mainly located in the district of Sunsari with ~186,000 people, Morang with ~83,600 people, and Jhapa with ~21,700 people. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT). Important note: Flood analysis from radar images may underestimate the presence of standing waters in built-up areas and densely vegetated areas due to backscattering properties of the radar signal.

Documentation

UNOSAT datasets and maps are produced using a variety of methods. In general, analysts closely review satellite imagery, often comparing two or more images together, and determine notable changes between the images. For damage assessments, refugee or IDP assessments, and similar analyses, these changes are then manually documented in the vector data by the analyst. For flood extractions, landcover mapping and similar analyses, a variety of automated remote sensing techniques are used to extract the relevant information which is then reviewed and revised as necessary by the analyst. In all cases, resulting data is then loaded into a standardized UNOSAT geodatabase and exported asshapefiles for dissemination. This is a preliminary assessment and has not yet been validated in the field. It is important to consider the characteristics of the source imagery used in the analyses when interpreting results. For damage assessments it should be noted that only significant damage to the structural integrity of the buildings analyzed can be seen in imagery, while minor damage such as cracks or holes may not be visible at all. For flood extractions using radar data it is important to note that urban areas and highly vegetated areas may mask the flood signature and result in underestimation of flood waters. Users with specific questions or concerns should contact unosat@unitar.org to seek clarification.

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Satellite detected water extent over Sudurpaschim and Lumbini provinces, Nepal as of 4 July 2021

**UNOSAT code: FL20210630NPL** This map illustrates satellite-detected surface waters in Sudurpaschim and Lumbini provinces, Nepal as observed from a Sentinel-1 image acquired on 4 July 2021 at 18:38 local time and using an automated analysis with Machine learning method. Within the analyzed area of 7,055 km2, about 170 km2 of lands appear to be flooded. The water extent appears to have increased of about 150 km2 since 30 June 2021. Based on Worldpop population data and the detected surface waters in the analyzed area, the potentially exposed population is mainly located in the district of Kailali with ~28,000 people, Banke with ~23,000 people, and Bardiya with ~21,000 people. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT). Important note: Flood analysis from radar images may underestimate the presence of standing waters in built-up areas and densely vegetated areas due to backscattering properties of the radar signal.