Question

NDMA is providing funding for an Early Warning System for Flash Floods in Kerala's Meenachil and Manimala river basins to which department?

• A. Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR)
• B. Mission for Geospatial Applications (MGA) under the Department of Science and Technology.
• C. Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)
• D. Disaster Management Department of the Government of Kerala directly.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Mission for Geospatial Applications (MGA) under the Department of Science and Technology.

This project is part of a larger initiative to use advanced technology for disaster preparedness. The NDMA is funding the MGA to develop a river basin-specific early warning system. This system will utilize geospatial data and technology to monitor rainfall, river water levels, and other hydrological parameters in the Meenachil and Manimala river basins. The goal is to create a highly localized and accurate flood forecasting model that can provide timely warnings, enabling authorities to evacuate residents and mitigate damage more effectively. This collaboration highlights the growing importance of using modern geospatial tools in India's disaster management strategy.