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Gudelli SrujanaAIR 55

Question Q17GS3GS3

While the littoral states of the Bay of Bengal have made significant strides in their disaster preparedness, their efficacy has been limited. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

Bay of Bengal littoral states are very vulnerable to wide range of disasters.

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Main Body

Bay of Bengal littoral states are very vulnerable to wide range of disasters. Ex: Cyclones are more frequent in Bay of Bengal (80%) than in Arabian sea. Significant strides made by littoral states of Bay of Bengal

1The West Bengal's efforts include: i Sourcing of embankments and protecting them. ii Setting up of early warning system for cyclones. (2) Andhra Pradesh: i The letting up of IMD's. ii Also the implementation of CRZ rules. iii Towns on setting up of the green posts. (3) Odisha: i Coordination with the setting up of regional centre of IMD's. ii CRZ rules implementation. iii IMD's data on the weather information. (4) Tamil Nadu: i NIOT (National Institute of Ocean Technology) is present. ii Through apps, warning the fishermen. iii Regional centre of IMD's at Chennai. iv IMDAI's centre. Limited efficacy: Adoption of technology, Doppler aircraft, Early warning system, Cyclones are unpredictable owing to growing complexity, the sudden earthquakes arising hence, 2004 Tsunamis. The coastal states should promote coastal resilient infrastructure for a better safety.
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Conclusion

The coastal states should promote coastal resilient infrastructure for a better safety.

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Diagram

Map showing littoral states of Bay of Bengal including West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu

Topper

Gudelli Srujana

AIR 55

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Disaster Management

Generic

Bay of Bengal Disaster Preparedness

Writing Stats

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