MORPHODYNAMICS OF CHILIKA MOUTH- STUDY ON SHIFTING OF TIDAL INLETS AND ASSESSMENT OF SHORELINE CHANGE ALONG EASTERN COASTAL INDIA, USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNIQUES AND DSAS EXTENSION

This study is focused on the spatio-temporal change in shoreline along Chilika coast and migration of tidal inlet of Chilika lagoon using multi temporal satellite images from the year 1972-2019. This study is carried out over decadal analysis with utilization of EPR and LRR system of DSAS model. For this change analysis studies the Landsat satellite images and IRS-P6 LISS-III images has been used. From the study it reveals that there is one new mouth opening in 2019 after occurrence of cyclone Fani. Based on calculations, the mouth of Chilika mostly has shifted in northward direction. It may due to frequently occurrences of cyclonic storm surges, which usually associated with winds and tidal actions over the coast. This study shows the high erosion trend along 8.3 km in northern part of shoreline. The accretion found along 6.5km in central part of shoreline. The coastal region is now more vulnerable to natural disaster as well as manmade disaster. Most of the areas are prone to floods. This problem may become very serious due to rapid increase in population. Every year the eastern coastal region is destroyed by cyclone and floods.