AnalyseGS1GS1
Q.17) Incidence of extreme rainfall events and flash floods in recent times has led to devastating consequences for major cities of India. Analyse. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Introduction
Extreme rainfall & flash flood leading to devastation consequences
9 words
Main Body
1Cloud burst in hilly cities leading to destruction of property → [illegible] in 2014.
2Tropical cyclone leading to rain and storm surge:
(a)Cyclone [?]in Gujarat
3Climate change caused extreme event → 5 times more likely of extreme rain.
4Flooding of coastal cities during monsoon → (a) → Mumbai.
5Flash floods in wayward that in 2024.
However, cause not only natural but also human/made failure of system
1Concentration of urban leading to collection of rain-absorbs.
2Encroachment of flood plain & lakes → 70% lakes disappeared in Bengaluru in past 20 years.
3Poor drainage infrastructure, clogged sewage.
4Urban heat island effect leading to intense convective uplift.
5Lack of early warning system to aware citizen.
Way forward
Early warning system / Multi-hazard risk assessment system
↓ Maintain of Dams Prepare [illegible] storm water collection system (HUDAS Hydrabad)
Though Natural hazard unaided effect depends on Disaster Risk Reduction to ensure zero loss.
161 words6 paragraphs
- Good structural approach with enumeration
- Mentions climate change linkage
- References specific events
Topper
Neeraj Trar
AIR 180
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Cyclone
Extreme rainfall and flash floods
Writing Stats
170
Total words
6
Paragraphs