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Floods & Droughts in India - Causes, Impact & Control Measures

Floods & Droughts

In this video floods and droughts with special reference to India - causes, impact and control programs are explained by Dr. Manishika Jain

Illustration: Floods & Droughts
Illustration: Floods & Droughts

Factors Affecting Floods

  • Meteorological Factors
  • Geomorphic Factors
  • Anthropogenic Factors
Illustration: Factors Affecting Floods

Flood Control

  • Forecasting
  • Runoff
  • Volume
  • Levels Channelization/Diversion
  • Embankments
  • Prohibit construction
  • Green Belts
  • Flood Plain Zoning

Flood Control Programs

  • Immediate
  • Short Term
  • Long Term
  • Post Flood Management

Drought Types

  • Meterological
  • Hydrological
  • Agricultural
  • Soil Moisture
  • Socio-Economic
  • Famine
  • Ecological
Illustration: Drought Types

Cause & Effects of Droughts

Illustration: Cause & Effects of Droughts

Drought Management Plans

Manishika