Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
6) The excess rains and the wettest monsoons in 25 years have led to widespread flooding across states, and an avoidably heavy death toll. In this context discuss the urgency for pan-India institutional mechanisms for disaster management to mitigate and control floods.(250 words)
Why this question:
The article details upon the recent disasters faced by the country across its states ranging from drought to floods that have left the country in vein.
Key demand of the question:
One must elucidate upon the urgency for pan-India institutional mechanisms for disaster management to mitigate and control floods.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In brief narrate the recent incidences of floods across the country.
Body:
Explain first how excess rains and the wettest monsoons in 25 years have led to widespread flooding across states, and an avoidably heavy death toll.
Use a case study to explain and justify the demands of the question better.
Explain how Odisha’s community-based disaster preparedness and response serves as a model.
Discuss methodologies and strategies that need to be designed and followed.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
