12 Assam Districts Face El Nino Risk As Centre Reviews Flood Situation
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Why in news
The Central Government reviewed flood relief in Assam as heavy rains and cloudbursts caused damage across 12 districts, highlighting the risk of El Niño impacts.
Background
Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju met with Assam officials to coordinate relief. The disaster response involves the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to address infrastructure damage and flood mitigation.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNDRF: National Disaster Response Force operates under theMinistry of Home Affairs
- BodySDRF: State Disaster Response Force is the state-level counterpart to the NDRF
- S&TEl Niño: A climate pattern involving the warming of surface waters in the eastern and central Pacific Ocean
- Fact12 districts in Assam were specifically identified as facing significant flood risk and damage
For Mains
Q. Analyze the impact of El Niño on the monsoon cycle in Northeast India and suggest measures for enhancing disaster resilience in flood-prone regions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Climate vulnerability: High frequency of cloudbursts and erratic rainfall patterns in the Brahmaputra basin
- Inter-agency coordination: Streamlining the operational synergy between SDRF and NDRF during large-scale flood events
- Infrastructure resilience: Need for climate-resilient transport and communication networks in high-risk flood zones
Keywords: Climate Resilience · Disaster Management · El Niño · Inter-agency Coordination · Flood Mitigation
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