Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
5. Flash floods are sudden and dangerous events with severe consequences. Mitigating their impact requires a multi-pronged approach to build resilience in vulnerable areas. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Hindustan Times
Why the question:
At least 23 Army personnel went missing on Wednesday morning due to a flash flood in the Teesta river in Sikkim’s Lachen Valley.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes, consequences and steps needed to mitigate the impact of flash floods.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly define flash floods and their characteristics
Body:
First, write about the causes of flash floods – Heavy rainfall, Steep terrain and drainage patterns, River and dam failures etc.
Next, write about the Consequences of flash floods – Loss of life and infrastructure damage, Environmental impact Economic implications etc.
Next, write about the Measures to mitigate the impact of flash floods – Early warning systems, Reforestation and watershed management, Community preparedness and awareness etc
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
