Kerala Floods: 18 Dead, 3 Missing as IMD Issues Orange Alerts for 12 Districts
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Why in news
Heavy rainfall in Kerala led to significant casualties and flooding, triggering emergency response and IMD orange alerts.
Background
Heavy showers continued for three days in Kerala as of August 3, resulting in 18 deaths and 3 missing. Over 13,496 people are currently sheltered in relief camps while the NDRF is deployed for rescue operations.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNDRF: National Disaster Response Force is the primary agency for disaster response in India.
- BodyIMD: India Meteorological Department issues weather alerts like Orange, Yellow, and Red.
- FactOrange Alert: Indicates a situation where people are advised to take action to prepare for heavy rainfall.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in disaster management during extreme weather events in coastal states and suggest measures to enhance community resilience.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- early warning systems
- infrastructure vulnerability
- community-based disaster management
- role of NDRF/SDRF
Keywords: disaster mitigation · climate resilience · emergency response · early warning systems
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