Flood Plain Zoning
GS1/GS3 Paper Syllabus: Geography/ Disaster Management Source: IE Context: Reckless urbanization near riverbeds is a key factor in recent floods in Punjab. Experts from the National Institute of Hydrology emphasize the need for floodplain zoning plans as a long-term solution to mitigate flood losses. What is Flood Plain Zoning? Floodplain zoning is a …
