Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
Q6. Urban floods are increasingly common due to various factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures to enhance sustainability and mitigate urban flooding in Indian cities. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: LM
Why the question:
Every Monsoon Indian cities face urban flooding. The question is based on this article of Live Mint “India’s response to urban floods needs an in-depth study of causes”
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various causes of urban floods and ways to mitigate them.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by explaining what is an urban flood.
Body:
Next, Mention the man-made causes of urban floods such as lake bed encroachments, deforestation etc.
Next, write about the natural causes of urban floods.
Next, mention the need for a city-wide strategic approach e.g., the concept of sponge cities with examples. Suggest NDMA measures.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
