GLOF

Mission accomplished, GLOF team to focus on NDMA funding

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Mission accomplished, GLOF team to focus on NDMA funding

Nearly a year after the Sikkim glacial lake outburst which claimed more than 40 lives, the Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) EWS mission set up by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), completed its mission on Tuesday. It made a comprehensive susceptibility assessment of the six high-risk lakes and mitigation plans, according to the Sikkim … Read more

north east floods: HM Amit Shah suggests creation of large ponds in northeast, use of ISRO data for flood control

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north east floods: HM Amit Shah suggests creation of large ponds in northeast, use of ISRO data for flood control

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said at least 50 large ponds should be created in the northeast to divert water of the Brahmaputra to help tackle floods and develop agriculture, irrigation and tourism. Chairing a review meeting on preparedness for flood management during the monsoon, Shah also emphasised on optimum use of satellite … Read more