Satellite detected water extents between 23 and 27 February 2022 over South Sudan

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**UNOSAT code: FL20220119SSD** This map illustrates cumulative satellite-detected water using VIIRS in South Sudan between 23 to 27 Feb. 2022 compared with the period from 11 to 15 Feb. 2022. Within the cloud free analyzed areas of about 629,000 km2, a total of about 21,200 km2 of lands appear to be affected with flood waters. Water extent appears to have decreased about 8,000 km2 since the period between 11 to 15 Feb. 2022. Based on Worldpop population data and the maximal flood water coverage, ~522,000 people are potentially exposed or living close to flooded areas. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT).

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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