What is disaster management of flood?

Some of the major steps of flood disaster management are : (1) Flood Forecasting 2. Reduction of Runoff 3. Reducing Flood Peaks by Volume Reduction (Constructing Dams and Detention Basins) 4. Protection against Inundation (Construction of Embankments) 6. Flood Plain Zoning (FPZ)!

Which disaster usually occur in Uttarakhand?

Cloudburst is a natural and common phenomenon in the Himalaya, especially in Garhwal and Kumaon region of uttarakhand. Cloudburst and associated disaster affect thousands of people every year and cause loss of life, property, livelihood, infrastructure and environment.

What disaster management includes?

Disaster management involves the pillars of emergency management: planning and preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery. Emergencies are serious events that threaten health, life, and property and can be managed within the capabilities of the affected organization.

What caused Uttarakhand disaster?

It was caused by a large rock and ice avalanche consisting of material dislodged from Ronti peak. It caused flooding in the Chamoli district, most notably in the Rishiganga river, the Dhauliganga river, and in turn the Alaknanda—the major headstream of the Ganges (Maps 2 and 3).

Why did sudden flood occur in Uttarakhand Kedarnath?

Most of the destruction at Kedarnath was caused by a sudden rapid melting of ice and snow on the Kedarnath Mountain, 6 km (3.7 mi) from the temple, which flooded the Chorabari Lake (upstream) and then Kedarnath. The temple was flooded with water resulting in several deaths due to drowning and panic-driven stampede.

What happened in Uttarakhand floods?

At least 25 people have died in Uttarakhand in the past two days, where torrential rains triggered flash floods and landslides in many parts of the state. The heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in the state with authorities halting the Badrinath Char Dham Yatra till the situation improves.