Kashif Imdad

@ppncollege.org

Associate Professor, Department of Geography
Pandit Prithi Nath (PG) College, Kanpur (affiliated to C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur)

Kashif Imdad


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Multidisciplinary, Geography, Planning and Development, Aquatic Science, General Earth and Planetary Sciences
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Scopus Publications

409

Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • Nighttime and compound heatwaves as emerging climate risks in India's smart cities
    Kashif Imdad, Anubha Yadav, Archana Chaudhary, Rayees Ahmed
    Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 2026
  • Anthropogenic and Hydroclimatic Drivers of Livelihood Vulnerability in Wetland Communities: A Geospatial and Pragmatic Assessment
    Kashif Imdad, Mehebub Sahana, Ouseen Gautam, Archana Chaudhary, Shubhi Misra, Sudha Dwivedi, Rayees Ahmed
    Water Resources Management, 2025
    Over the last few decades, the degradation of wetlands has significantly contributed to the decline in rural sustainability and the exacerbation of livelihood losses, particularly pronounced among wetland communities in developing nations. This paper employs a pragmatic approach and geospatial modelling to scrutinise the vulnerabilities in the livelihoods of these wetland communities. The primary focus of the study is to comprehensively analyse the ramifications of climate variability, natural disasters, alterations in wetland hydrology, diminishing fish diversity, sanitation concerns, anthropogenic pressures, and infrastructural development on the livelihoods of these communities. Along with a field observation-based pragmatic approach, geospatial techniques, Fragstat modelling, and water quality analysis, methods were employed in a mixed methods analysis. A Multi Criteria Decision Making Approach (MCDMA) was adopted to quantify the final composite rank of the Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI). In our mixed methods approach, we utilised qualitative interventions such as focus group discussions (FGD) to understand the complex issue of livelihood vulnerability of wetland communities. Our analysis revealed that the vulnerability of wetland communities has been increasing due to anthropogenic pressures. To maintain the stability of the livelihoods of wetland communities, all indicators studied need to be optimised or supported by various state and non-state actors to reduce vulnerability. Graphical Abstract
  • A mixed-methods approach for identifying high conservation value areas in the high-altitude landscapes of the Indian Himalayan region
    Mehebub Sahana, Gopala Areendran, Akhil Sivadas, Md Masroor, C. S. Abhijita, Krishna Raj, Kumar Ranjan, Diwakar Sharma, Md Sajid Sultan, Abhishek Ghoshal, Siddharth Parameswaran, Haroon Sajjad, Samrat Deb, Kashif Imdad
    Geo Geography and Environment, 2025
    High conservation values (HCVs) are a set of characteristics or attributes that are considered to be of exceptional significance for the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Himalayan ecosystems are under constant threat due to the high dependence of local communities on natural resources, illegal wildlife trade, extensive use of medicinal plants and infrastructural development. This study provides a framework for HCVs assessment in the high‐altitude landscapes of Himalayan ecosystems. Demarcation of HCVs was carried out using six sub‐categories: Species Diversity (HCV 1), Landscape Level Ecosystems (HCV 2), Threatened Ecosystems and Habitats (HCV 3), Ecosystem Services (HCV 4), Community Needs (HCV 5) and Cultural Values/Identity (HCV 6). We have used a weighted multi‐model approach to identify the HCVs in three high‐altitude landscapes, namely Changthang, Gangotri‐Govind and Darma‐Byans‐Chaudans of the Indian Himalayan region. Species distribution model (SDM), fragstat models (FM), landscape change model (LCM), ecosystem loss model (ELM), ecotone demarcation model (EDM), soil loss model, forest fire susceptibility model and groundwater potential zone model have been used for assessing HCV 1 to 4. Household survey and participatory GIS have been used for assessing HCV 5 and 6. The final high‐priority high conservation values areas (HPHCVAs) were successfully demarcated based on expert opinions, stakeholder consultations and Indigenous People and local community (IPLC) engagements from the identified 1–6 HCV layers in the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model. The study has identified 16 HPHCVAs in Changthang, 14 HPHCVAs in Gangotri‐Govind and 9 HPHCVAs in the Darma‐Byans‐Chaudans landscape. These HPHCVAs represent areas within the landscapes that are critical for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, community needs and cultural values. The identification and demarcation of these areas can guide conservation efforts and prioritise resource allocation for their protection and sustainable management. Steps should be taken for the conservation of HPHCVAs by engaging local stakeholders for future planning and management of HCVs.
  • Assessing climate trends in the Northwestern Himalayas: a comprehensive analysis of high-resolution gridded and observed datasets
    Rayees Ahmed, Taha Shamim, Joshal Kumar Bansal, Abid Farooq Rather, Sumaira Javaid, Gowhar Farooq Wani, Ishfaq Hussain Malik, Pervez Ahmed, Sanjay K. Jain, Kashif Imdad, James D. Ford, Riyaz A. Mir
    Geomatics Natural Hazards and Risk, 2024
    Climate change poses significant challenges to the Himalayas, a region characterised by its fragile ecosystems and vulnerable communities dependent on environmental resources. Accurate climate data are crucial for understanding regional climatic variations and assessing climate change impacts, particularly in areas with limited observational networks. This study represents a pioneering effort in evaluating climatic fluctuations in the Jhelum basin, located in the North Western Himalayas, by utilising a diverse range of gridded meteorological datasets (APHRODITE, CHIRPS, CRU, and IMDAA) alongside observed climate data from the Indian Meteorological Department. The primary goal is to identify the most effective gridded climate data product for regions with limited data and to explore the potential of combining gridded data sets with observed data to understand climatic variability. Findings indicate a consistent upward trend in temperature across all datasets, with varying rates of increase. CRU records a rise of 1 °C in Tmax and 1.6 °C in Tmin, while APHRODITE shows a Tmean increase of approximately 1 °C. IMDAA reports increases in Tmax and Tmin. Observed mean annual Tmax and Tmin show net increases of 1 °C and 0.6 °C, respectively. Regarding precipitation, all datasets except IMDAA exhibit an increasing trend, contrary to observed data, which decreases from 1266 mm to 1068 mm over 40 years. CHIRPS, CRU, and APHRODITE display increasing trends, while IMDAA aligns closely with observed data but tends to overestimate precipitation by about 30%. Our research identifies IMDAA as the most suitable gridded climate data for the Jhelum basin in the North-western Himalayas. Despite some discrepancies in precipitation trends, IMDAA closely aligns with observed data, providing valuable insights for scholars and policymakers navigating climate data uncertainties in complex environments. Our findings contribute to informed decision-making and effective climate change mitigation strategies in the region.
  • Wetland health, water quality, and resident perceptions of declining ecosystem services: a case study of Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India
    Kashif Imdad, Mohd Rihan, Mehebub Sahana, Samsad Parween, Rayees Ahmed, Romulus Costache, Archana Chaudhary, Richa Tripathi
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023
  • A sustainable solution to manage ecosystem health of wetlands in urban and peri-urban areas of Lucknow district, India using geospatial techniques and community based pragmatic approach
    Kashif Imdad, Mehebub Sahana, Joe Ravetz, Gopala Areendran, Ouseen Gautam, Sudha Dwivedi, Archana Chaudhary, Haroon Sajjad
    Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023
    Wetlands are multi-functional landscapes between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems that provide habitat for wildlife, support groundwater recharge, moderate climate, control flood and fulfil the livelihood of the communities. Rapid population growth, urban expansion, and industrialization have caused the degradation of wetlands over the last few decades. The wetlands located in the urban and peri-urban areas are generally the most threatened ecosystems globally. The present study assessed the ecosystem health of urban and peri-urban wetlands of Lucknow district in India and recommended a sustainable solution for their management. Remote sensing data derived from the normalized difference vegetation index, modified normalized difference water index, and land use/land cover change were utilized for analyzing the spatiotemporal change in areas under wetlands, from 1989 to 2018. Site-specific indicators on pressure, state and response were integrated in FRAGSTATS-based assessment to construct a Pressure-State-Response (PSR) model. A qualitative field survey has been conducted through focus group discussion and expert opinion to validate the result from the PSR model. The results revealed that the overall health of the wetlands has deteriorated drastically in these peri-urban areas owing to anthropogenic activities. The wetland ecosystem's health is significantly correlated with land transformation. The study recommended community participation, and involvement of local authorities in storing rainwater, constructing culverts and channels, and interlinking them with wetlands for sustainable conservation and effective management of the wetland ecosystem.
  • Assessing the effectiveness of existing early warning systems and emergency preparedness towards reducing cyclone-induced losses in the Sundarban Biosphere Region, India
    Mehebub Sahana, Priyank Pravin Patel, Sufia Rehman, Md. Hibjur Rahaman, Md Masroor, Kashif Imdad, Haroon Sajjad
    International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 2023
    The Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (SBR) in India is highly vulnerable to cyclones and tidal surges due to its geographical location and low-lying coastal morphology. This deltaic tract experiences frequent cyclones that incur loss of life and property. Despite this, the SBR lacks a systematic and effective disaster warning/management plan that benefits all residents/stakeholders. Hence, it is imperative to assess the mitigation measures currently in place to effectively counter the risks arising from an increasing frequency of tropical cyclones therein. This paper examines the efficiency of the existing early warning systems (EWS) and emergency preparedness in the SBR. Data was collected at the household level on EWS, community preparedness and the economic losses occurring due to cyclones in the last ten years through field surveys. The Poisson distribution model was used to understand the relation of losses with the EWS. Our results reveal that a lack of early warning awareness and delays in emergency preparedness have made coastal communities more vulnerable. The SBR lacks an adequate disaster management plan for minimizing such losses and policy interventions are urgently required to safeguard coastal communities during and in the aftermath of cyclones. Possible improvements in existing strategies for reducing cyclone vulnerability are suggested. • Assessed the effectiveness of early warning systems (EWS) and emergency preparedness. • The Poisson distribution model was used to understand the relation of losses with EWS. • Lack of EWS and delay emergency preparedness have made coastal communities vulnerable. • Improvement in the existing EWS strategies for reducing cyclone vulnerability in the SBR.
  • Assessing Wetland ecosystem health in Sundarban Biosphere Reserve using pressure-state-response model and geospatial techniques
    Mehebub Sahana, Monika Saini, Gopala Areendran, Kashif Imdad, Kiranmay Sarma, Haroon Sajjad
    Remote Sensing Applications Society and Environment, 2022
  • Approaches and Methodologies on Mapping Vegetation Cover and Biodiversity Status Using Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis: A Systematic Review
    Samrat Deb, Kashif Imdad, Priyank Pravin Patel, Wani Sahul, Samsad Parween, Rayees Rashid, Mohd Rihan
    Conservation Management and Monitoring of Forest Resources in India, 2022
  • Rainfall induced landslide susceptibility mapping using novel hybrid soft computing methods based on multi-layer perceptron neural network classifier
    Mehebub Sahana, Binh Thai Pham, Manas Shukla, Romulus Costache, Do Xuan Thu, Rabin Chakrabortty, Neelima Satyam, Huu Duy Nguyen, Tran Van Phong, Hiep Van Le, Subodh Chandra Pal, G. Areendran, Kashif Imdad, Indra Prakash
    Geocarto International, 2022
    In this study, we have investigated rainfall induced landslide susceptibility of the Uttarkashi district of India through the developmentof different novel GIS based soft computing approaches namely Bagging-MLPC, Dagging-MLPC, Decorate-MLPC which are a combination Multi-layer Perceptron Neural Network Classifier (MLPC) and Bagging, Dagging, and Decorate ensemble methods, respectively. The proposed models were trained and validated with the help of 103 historical landslide events (divided into 2 samples: training (70%) and validation (30%)) and 12 landslide conditioning factors. The accuracy of the models was evaluated using different statistical methods including Area Under Curve (AUC) of Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC). The results show that though performance of all the studied models is good (AUC > 0.80) but of the hybrid Bagging-MLPC model is the best (AUC:0.965). Therefore, this newly hybrid model (Bagging-MLPC) can be used for the accurate landslide susceptibility mapping and assessment of landslide prone areas for landslide prevention and management.
  • A district-level susceptibility and vulnerability assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic's footprint in India
    Kashif Imdad, Mehebub Sahana, Md Juel Rana, Ismail Haque, Priyank Pravin Patel, Malay Pramanik
    Spatial and Spatio Temporal Epidemiology, 2021
  • Assessing subsidence susceptibility to coal mining using frequency ratio, statistical index and Mamdani fuzzy models: evidence from Raniganj coalfield, India
    Sufia Rehman, Mehebub Sahana, Shyamal Dutta, Haroon Sajjad, Xuang Song, Kashif Imdad, Jie Dou
    Environmental Earth Sciences, 2020

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Nighttime and Compound Heatwaves as Emerging Climate Risks in India’s Smart Cities
    K Imdad, A Yadav, A Chaudhary, R Ahmed
    Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 104395 , 2026
    2026
  • Anthropogenic and hydroclimatic drivers of livelihood vulnerability in wetland communities: a geospatial and pragmatic assessment
    K Imdad, M Sahana, O Gautam, A Chaudhary, S Misra, S Dwivedi, ...
    Water Resources Management 39 (6), 2503-2525 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • A mixed‐methods approach for identifying high conservation value areas in the high‐altitude landscapes of the Indian Himalayan region
    M Sahana, G Areendran, A Sivadas, M Masroor, CS Abhijita, K Raj, ...
    Geo: Geography and Environment 12 (1), e70002 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Assessing climate trends in the Northwestern Himalayas: a comprehensive analysis of high-resolution gridded and observed datasets
    R Ahmed, T Shamim, JK Bansal, AF Rather, S Javaid, GF Wani, IH Malik, ...
    Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk 15 (1), 2401994 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 27
  • District Wise Heat Wave Threshold Determination for Uttar Pradesh
    K Imdad, M Sahana, A Krishnan, U Das, B Mall
    Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Uttar Pradesh , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • A sustainable solution to manage ecosystem health of wetlands in urban and peri-urban areas of Lucknow district, India using geospatial techniques and community based pragmatic …
    K Imdad, M Sahana, J Ravetz, G Areendran, O Gautam, S Dwivedi, ...
    Journal of Cleaner Production 414, 137646 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 45
  • Assessing the effectiveness of existing early warning systems and emergency preparedness towards reducing cyclone-induced losses in the Sundarban Biosphere Region, India
    M Sahana, PP Patel, S Rehman, MH Rahaman, M Masroor, K Imdad, ...
    International journal of disaster risk reduction 90, 103645 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 41
  • Approaches and methodologies on mapping vegetation cover and biodiversity status using remote sensing and spatial analysis: A systematic review
    S Deb, K Imdad, PP Patel, W Sahul, S Parween, R Rashid, M Rihan
    Conservation, Management and Monitoring of Forest Resources in India, 379-408 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Wetland health, water quality, and resident perceptions of declining ecosystem services: a case study of Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India
    K Imdad, M Rihan, M Sahana, S Parween, R Ahmed, R Costache, ...
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30 (55), 116617-116643 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 64
  • Rainfall induced landslide susceptibility mapping using novel hybrid soft computing methods based on multi-layer perceptron neural network classifier
    M Sahana, BT Pham, M Shukla, R Costache, DX Thu, R Chakrabortty, ...
    Geocarto International 37 (10), 2747-2771 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 70
  • Assessing Wetland ecosystem health in Sundarban Biosphere Reserve using pressure-state-response model and geospatial techniques
    M Sahana, M Saini, G Areendran, K Imdad, K Sarma, H Sajjad
    Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment 26, 100754 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 53
  • A district-level susceptibility and vulnerability assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic's footprint in India
    K Imdad, M Sahana, MJ Rana, I Haque, PP Patel, M Pramanik
    Spatial and spatio-temporal epidemiology 36, 100390 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 49
  • Detecting the Facets of Anthropogenic Interventions on the Palaeochannels of Saraswati and Jamuna
    M Sahana, M Rihan, S Deb, P Patel, WS Ahmad, K Imdad
    Anthropogeomorphology of Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System in India, 469-489 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 16
  • Assessing subsidence susceptibility to coal mining using frequency ratio, statistical index and Mamdani fuzzy models: evidence from Raniganj coalfield, India
    S Rehman, M Sahana, S Dutta, H Sajjad, X Song, K Imdad, J Dou
    Environmental Earth Sciences 79 (16), 380 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 25
  • The COVID-19 pandemic's footprint in India: An assessment on the district-level susceptibility and vulnerability
    K Imdad, M Sahana, MJ Rana, I Haque, PP Patel, M Pramanik
    2020
    Citations: 2
  • Climate Change and COVID-19
    kashif Imdad
    Know Disasters , 2020
    2020
  • RECEDING URBAN WETLANDS AND URBAN VULNERABILITY TO CLIMATE CHANGE: A STUDY OF LUCKNOW CITY, INDIA
    K Imdad
    Practical Geography and XXI Century Challenges, 433-433 , 2018
    2018
  • Impact of Global Warming on Wetlands: A Case Study of Lucknow District
    K Imdad, AM Khan
    SAMRIDDHI: A Journal of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology 9 (01 … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 5
  • 'Share the Road': An Initiative by the United Nations Environment Programme and it's Scope of Applicability in India
    SS Parmar, K Imdad
    Journal of Advance Urban and Transportation System 1 (1), 21-27 , 2014
    2014
  • Spatial and Temporal Concentration of Shifting Activity Travel Pattern: A Case Study of Lucknow City
    A Chaudhary, K Imdad
    Journal of Advance Urban and Transportation System 1 (1), 1-12 , 2014
    2014

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Rainfall induced landslide susceptibility mapping using novel hybrid soft computing methods based on multi-layer perceptron neural network classifier
    M Sahana, BT Pham, M Shukla, R Costache, DX Thu, R Chakrabortty, ...
    Geocarto International 37 (10), 2747-2771 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 70
  • Wetland health, water quality, and resident perceptions of declining ecosystem services: a case study of Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India
    K Imdad, M Rihan, M Sahana, S Parween, R Ahmed, R Costache, ...
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30 (55), 116617-116643 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 64
  • Assessing Wetland ecosystem health in Sundarban Biosphere Reserve using pressure-state-response model and geospatial techniques
    M Sahana, M Saini, G Areendran, K Imdad, K Sarma, H Sajjad
    Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment 26, 100754 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 53
  • A district-level susceptibility and vulnerability assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic's footprint in India
    K Imdad, M Sahana, MJ Rana, I Haque, PP Patel, M Pramanik
    Spatial and spatio-temporal epidemiology 36, 100390 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 49
  • A sustainable solution to manage ecosystem health of wetlands in urban and peri-urban areas of Lucknow district, India using geospatial techniques and community based pragmatic …
    K Imdad, M Sahana, J Ravetz, G Areendran, O Gautam, S Dwivedi, ...
    Journal of Cleaner Production 414, 137646 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 45
  • Assessing the effectiveness of existing early warning systems and emergency preparedness towards reducing cyclone-induced losses in the Sundarban Biosphere Region, India
    M Sahana, PP Patel, S Rehman, MH Rahaman, M Masroor, K Imdad, ...
    International journal of disaster risk reduction 90, 103645 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 41
  • Assessing climate trends in the Northwestern Himalayas: a comprehensive analysis of high-resolution gridded and observed datasets
    R Ahmed, T Shamim, JK Bansal, AF Rather, S Javaid, GF Wani, IH Malik, ...
    Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk 15 (1), 2401994 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 27
  • Assessing subsidence susceptibility to coal mining using frequency ratio, statistical index and Mamdani fuzzy models: evidence from Raniganj coalfield, India
    S Rehman, M Sahana, S Dutta, H Sajjad, X Song, K Imdad, J Dou
    Environmental Earth Sciences 79 (16), 380 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 25
  • Detecting the Facets of Anthropogenic Interventions on the Palaeochannels of Saraswati and Jamuna
    M Sahana, M Rihan, S Deb, P Patel, WS Ahmad, K Imdad
    Anthropogeomorphology of Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System in India, 469-489 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 16
  • Anthropogenic and hydroclimatic drivers of livelihood vulnerability in wetland communities: a geospatial and pragmatic assessment
    K Imdad, M Sahana, O Gautam, A Chaudhary, S Misra, S Dwivedi, ...
    Water Resources Management 39 (6), 2503-2525 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Impact of Global Warming on Wetlands: A Case Study of Lucknow District
    K Imdad, AM Khan
    SAMRIDDHI: A Journal of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology 9 (01 … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 5
  • District Wise Heat Wave Threshold Determination for Uttar Pradesh
    K Imdad, M Sahana, A Krishnan, U Das, B Mall
    Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Uttar Pradesh , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Approaches and methodologies on mapping vegetation cover and biodiversity status using remote sensing and spatial analysis: A systematic review
    S Deb, K Imdad, PP Patel, W Sahul, S Parween, R Rashid, M Rihan
    Conservation, Management and Monitoring of Forest Resources in India, 379-408 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • The COVID-19 pandemic's footprint in India: An assessment on the district-level susceptibility and vulnerability
    K Imdad, M Sahana, MJ Rana, I Haque, PP Patel, M Pramanik
    2020
    Citations: 2
  • A mixed‐methods approach for identifying high conservation value areas in the high‐altitude landscapes of the Indian Himalayan region
    M Sahana, G Areendran, A Sivadas, M Masroor, CS Abhijita, K Raj, ...
    Geo: Geography and Environment 12 (1), e70002 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Nighttime and Compound Heatwaves as Emerging Climate Risks in India’s Smart Cities
    K Imdad, A Yadav, A Chaudhary, R Ahmed
    Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 104395 , 2026
    2026
  • Climate Change and COVID-19
    kashif Imdad
    Know Disasters , 2020
    2020
  • RECEDING URBAN WETLANDS AND URBAN VULNERABILITY TO CLIMATE CHANGE: A STUDY OF LUCKNOW CITY, INDIA
    K Imdad
    Practical Geography and XXI Century Challenges, 433-433 , 2018
    2018
  • 'Share the Road': An Initiative by the United Nations Environment Programme and it's Scope of Applicability in India
    SS Parmar, K Imdad
    Journal of Advance Urban and Transportation System 1 (1), 21-27 , 2014
    2014
  • Spatial and Temporal Concentration of Shifting Activity Travel Pattern: A Case Study of Lucknow City
    A Chaudhary, K Imdad
    Journal of Advance Urban and Transportation System 1 (1), 1-12 , 2014
    2014