{"id":24850,"date":"2024-02-02T04:38:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T04:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24850"},"modified":"2024-02-02T04:38:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T04:38:34","slug":"with-reference-to-national-disaster-management-authority-ndma-guidelines-discuss-the-measures-to-be-adopted-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-recent-incidents-of-cloudbursts-in-many-places-of-uttarakhand-250","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/with-reference-to-national-disaster-management-authority-ndma-guidelines-discuss-the-measures-to-be-adopted-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-recent-incidents-of-cloudbursts-in-many-places-of-uttarakhand-250\/","title":{"rendered":"With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of recent incidents of cloudbursts in many places of Uttarakhand. (250 Words 15 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In recent times, Uttarakhand has been grappling with the alarming frequency of cloudbursts, triggering devastating consequences for both the environment and the communities residing in the affected regions. In the face of these recurrent natural disasters, it becomes imperative to assess and implement robust mitigation measures by the guidelines set forth by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The NDMA serves as the apex body in India responsible for formulating policies, plans, and guidelines for effective disaster management. This essay will delve into the key measures recommended by the NDMA to mitigate the impact of cloudbursts in Uttarakhand. By scrutinizing these guidelines, we aim to understand the proactive strategies and interventions necessary to enhance preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in the wake of cloudburst incidents. As we explore these measures, it becomes evident that a comprehensive and well-coordinated approach is essential to minimize the socio-economic and environmental repercussions of cloudbursts, thereby fostering resilience in the vulnerable regions of Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Disaster and Disaster management\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d3d201a2b64\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/with-reference-to-national-disaster-management-authority-ndma-guidelines-discuss-the-measures-to-be-adopted-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-recent-incidents-of-cloudbursts-in-many-places-of-uttarakhand-250\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In Intro, try to <\/strong>define cloud burst in the introduction.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Body,\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Discuss NDMA guidelines concerning cloudburst and measures to be adopted to mitigate recent cloudburst events in Uttarakhand.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Try to conclude the answer as per the context.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cloudburst refers<strong> <\/strong>to a sudden downpour over a limited area as if the entire clouds were to rain down in a matter of minutes. If it rains over 100 mm in an hour concentrated in an area of just a few square kilometers, it is classified as a cloudburst. For example, In Uttarkashi and Rudraprayag, it rained 479 mm in the intervening night of June 16-17, 2013.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rainfall does not directly cause death but the consequences of the cloudbursts in the form of rainfall trigger landslides, flash floods, houses and establishments getting swept and caved in leading to death and damage. Restoring settlements near mountain foothills is difficult due to flash floods that might happen from cloudbursts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measures_to_be_adopted_to_mitigate_the_impact_of_cloudbursts\"><\/span><strong>Measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of cloudbursts:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stopping haphazard construction in hilly areas:<\/strong> Haphazard construction in hilly areas has been considered one of the major problems. Tourist resorts, pilgrimage sites see the highest number of hotels and buildings often overlooking safety concerns.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Preventing encroachments of riverbeds: <\/strong>River beds are very vital and act as the first line of defense in times of flood like situations. Various sizes of rocks and other materials reduce the speed of water and help in mitigation of cloudburst like problems.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Afforestation:<\/strong> Deforestation is a very serious problem in Himalayan region. It not only made floods or cloudburst a disaster, but it also helps in landslides and other events. Hence afforestation is very significant for reducing during and after effects of cloud burst.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Early warning system based on Space application:<\/strong> ISRO\u2019s model of heavy rainfall amp\/ cloudburst prediction should be utilized for continuous monitoring of meteorological systems. Alert-relay system (Early warning system) should be put in place so that people can evacuate on time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Implementing NDMA guidelines for flood:<\/strong> NDMA guidelines will be very helpful for mitigating floods caused by cloud burst. Due to cloudburst Glacial Lake OutBurst (GLOF)\/ Floods like events happen and to deal with situations like NDMA guidelines provide clarity in operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NDMA guidelines emphasize on community Based Disaster Management (CBDM).Utilization and leverage of local knowledge, resources, can have a multiplier effect on mitigation. Participation and co-operation of local bodies such as NGOs, Gram Sabhas, Panchayats can strengthen the entire framework of disaster management.Apart from this proper Environment impact assessment of projects in glacial valleys and efforts towards afforestation are needed as a pre-emptive steps against such disasters.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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