Red alert: Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh face extreme rainfall; flood risks soar
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Why in news
The IMD issued a red alert for Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh due to extreme rainfall, highlighting the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the Northeast.
Background
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on standby to manage flood risks and landslides in the region.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIMD: India Meteorological Department is the primary agency for monitoring and forecasting weather.
- BodyNDRF: National Disaster Response Force operates under theMinistry of Home Affairs.
- BodySDRF: State Disaster Response Force is the state-level counterpart to the NDRF.
- PlaceMeghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh are part of the Northeast region of India.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in disaster management and climate resilience in the Northeast region of India, focusing on the impact of extreme rainfall and landslides.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- geological vulnerability
- early warning systems
- community-based disaster management
- infrastructure resilience
Keywords: climate resilience · disaster mitigation · early warning systems · geological hazards
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