Flash floods in India’s urban areas are not merely nature’s fury but man made disasters. Discuss in the light of recent events. What policy measures can be taken to counter this?

Question 1: Flash floods in India’s urban areas are not merely nature’s fury but man made disasters. Discuss in the light of recent events. What policy measures can be taken to counter this?

 

Links : http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/chennai-floods-rains-kerala/

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/chennai-floods-panel-report-highlights-encroachments-faulty-drainage-system-55329

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/why-chennai-floods-are-a-man-made-disaster-51980