Andhra Pradesh orders evacuation of flood-prone areas and 4,711 pregnant women for Cyclone Arnab
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Disaster management and vulnerability mapping: a GS3 case study on proactive evacuation and multi-agency coordination.
Why in news
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered the evacuation of flood-prone areas and 4,711 pregnant women in preparation for Cyclone Arnab.
Background
The state government is preparing for Cyclone Arnab with expected wind speeds of 115 to 140 kmph. The response involves deploying 7 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and 8 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams across 13 districts.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCyclone Arnab expected wind speeds: 115 to 140 kmph
- BodyNDRF: National Disaster Response Force
- BodySDRF: State Disaster Response Force
- FactNumber of pregnant women targeted for evacuation: 4,711
Prelims practice question
Which force is being deployed alongside the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to manage the cyclone in Andhra Pradesh?
- (a)Civil Defense Force
- (b)Maritime Rescue Force
- (c)National Disaster Response Force
- (d)Coastal Security Force
Show answer
Answer: (c) National Disaster Response Force — The note states that 7 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are being deployed.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of multi-agency coordination and proactive evacuation strategies in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events in coastal India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-agency synergy: Coordination between NDRF and SDRF for rapid response
- Vulnerability mapping: Prioritizing high-risk demographics like pregnant women in evacuation protocols
- Infrastructure resilience: Ensuring road safety and connectivity in flood-prone coastal districts
Keywords: disaster mitigation · vulnerability mapping · multi-agency coordination · climate resilience · early warning systems
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