Analyze how extreme rainfall events highlight the challenges of dam management in India.

Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and the effects of such changes.

Q1. Analyze how extreme rainfall events highlight the challenges of dam management in India. (10 M)

Difficulty Level: Medium

Reference: TH

Why the question
Many days before the historic rainfall brought by Cyclone Fengal, Sathanur was filled to 95% of its capacity

Key Demand of the question
The question requires an analysis of the impact of extreme rainfall on dam operations, highlighting specific challenges, and suggesting practical solutions for better management.

Structure of the Answer

Introduction
Mention the increasing frequency of extreme rainfall events in India due to climate change and their implications on dam management.

Body

• Challenges of dam management: Highlight issues like limited storage capacity, delayed releases, downstream flooding, and aging infrastructure.
• Solutions for better management: Suggest measures like modernizing dams, improving forecasting, and establishing integrated river basin management protocols.

Conclusion
Emphasize the need for resilient dam management strategies to adapt to climate change and safeguard communities from future extreme weather events.