Contents1 Introduction2 About the floods in Europe:3 How Climate change can cause floods?4 Extreme rainfall in India this year:5 The Dutch example:6 Why are the early warning systems not efficient?7 Lessons for India from Floods in Europe: Introduction Climate change and global warming will continue to cause extreme climatic events. Across the world, countries are… Continue reading Floods in Europe and lessons for India – Explained, Pointwise
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Let’s make room for the river
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Mitigation of flood is an important topic in Disaster Management Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the flood in Europe:3 How Climate change can cause floods?4 The Dutch example:5 Lessons for India from Floods in Europe: Synopsis: The recent floods in Europe are a wake-up call for us to adopt the Dutch mantra, ‘live with… Continue reading Let’s make room for the river
Why Assam faces floods every year
News: Assam is reeling from another devastating flood.Over 35 lakh people across 28 of the state’s 33 districts are now affected due to flooding. Facts: Floods: It is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry.Floods can happen during heavy rains when ocean waves come on shore, when snow melts quickly or when… Continue reading Why Assam faces floods every year
Rising carbon dioxide levels may double floods
News:According to a study conducted by scientists, risk of extreme floods or storms are rising due to increased CO2 level. Facts: About the study: The study is based on the data collected on climate from 155 countries over 46 years(1970 to 2016). The analysis has used econometric modelling which involves accounting for a country’s vulnerability… Continue reading Rising carbon dioxide levels may double floods
Average rainfall hides weather extremes: report
A report titled ‘The Face of Disasters 2019’, published by Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) has noted that IMD’s normal monsoon prediction gives only a myopic view. It does not give insights on extremes of floods and droughts across India. Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said monsoon rains are expected to… Continue reading Average rainfall hides weather extremes: report
