The Ministry of Home Affairs has outlined a comprehensive flood‑emergency framework for the Ganga basin, aiming to curb the impact of increasingly frequent extreme rainfall events in flood‑prone states such as Bihar.
Key Developments
- AI‑driven forecasting: The IMD and the CWC use artificial intelligence and machine‑learning models to predict rainfall and flash‑flood risks across the basin.
- Regular alerts: Forecast alerts generated by CWC and IMD are routed to State Emergency Operation Centres for swift action.
- Public communication: Alerts reach citizens via the Sachet App, SMS‑based Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and Cell Broadcast System, ensuring timely warnings.
- Mock drills: NDRF and the NDMA conduct multi‑stakeholder, multi‑state exercises to test preparedness.
- Bilateral coordination: Flood and river‑management issues with Nepal are handled through mechanisms such as the JCKGP, Joint Team on Flood Forecasting (JTFF), and Joint Committee on Inundation and Flood Management (JCIFM).
Important Facts
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