{"id":274550,"date":"2023-12-20T18:40:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T13:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=274550"},"modified":"2023-12-20T18:40:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T13:10:09","slug":"turbulence-in-south-india-must-ensure-better-cohesion-among-agencies-during-disasters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/turbulence-in-south-india-must-ensure-better-cohesion-among-agencies-during-disasters\/","title":{"rendered":"Turbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>: The post is based on the article \u201cTurbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters\u201d<\/strong> published in \u201cThe Hindu<\/strong>\u201d on 20th<\/sup> December 2023.<\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper 3 \u2013 Disaster Management \u2013 Mitigating the impact of Cyclones<\/p>\n

News<\/strong>: Cyclone Michaung has caused severe impact in Tamil Nadu, with certain areas experiencing heavy rainfall and disruptions due to upper air circulation.<\/p>\n

This has led to loss of lives, damage to infrastructure, like roads, electric poles, railways, and an overflow of the Tamirabharani River.<\/p>\n

Click Here<\/strong><\/a> to read more on Cyclone Michaung and its impact.<\/p>\n

What shortcomings have been highlighted as a result of the incident?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ineffective Weather Forecasting:<\/strong> The recent weather event in Tamil Nadu raises concerns about weather forecasting and preparedness effectiveness.<\/p>\n

While the Meteorological Department issued warnings, the exact scale and location of the rainfall remained unpredictable.<\/p>\n

Inefficient Evacuation Procedures:<\/strong> Some of the evacuation routes were congested and inaccessible in certain areas, which delayed timely relocation of residents.<\/p>\n

Inadequate Drainage Systems:<\/strong> Heavy rain in cities like Chennai caused widespread flooding because of the improper drainage system.<\/p>\n

Delayed Evacuations:<\/strong> Despite receiving warnings, certain vulnerable communities experienced delays in evacuation, which raised the risk level.<\/p>\n

Read More: <\/strong>Cyclone disaster management in India- Explained Pointwise + Infographics<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

What can be the way ahead?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Better Forecasting System:<\/strong> The limitations of the country’s weather forecasting system in predicting exact rainfall amounts and locations emphasize the need for advancements in precise forecasting.<\/p>\n

Better Coordination:<\/strong> There is a need for better coordination between the weather department and Railways to prevent incidents like the stranding of the Tiruchendur train.<\/p>\n

Proactive Approach:<\/strong> A more proactive approach and stronger inter-agency cooperation are crucial for mitigating future disasters.<\/p>\n

Develop and Maintain Robust Evacuation Plans:<\/strong> There is a need to identify vulnerable areas, establish clear evacuation routes and shelters, and conduct regular drills to practice evacuation procedures.<\/p>\n

Investment in Disaster-resilient Infrastructure:<\/strong> There is a need to build durable houses, reinforce critical infrastructure like dams and bridges, and improve drainage systems to mitigate the impact of storms.<\/p>\n

Question for Practice: <\/strong>Discuss the shortcomings associated with disaster management in India and provide ways for mitigating the impact of cyclones in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Source: The post is based on the article \u201cTurbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d on 20th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 \u2013 Disaster Management \u2013 Mitigating the impact of Cyclones News: Cyclone Michaung has caused severe impact in Tamil Nadu, with… Continue reading Turbulence in south – India must ensure better cohesion among agencies during disasters<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230,1229],"tags":[411,216,10498],"class_list":["post-274550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","category-disaster-management","tag-disaster-management","tag-gs-paper-3","tag-the-hindu","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":{"total":20,"cached_at":"","cached_date":1703095532},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=274550"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274550\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=274550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=274550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=274550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}