Drought has been recognized as a disaster in view of its spatial expanse, temporal duration, slow onset and lasting effects on vulnerable sections. With a focus on the September 2010 guidelines from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), discuss the mechanisms for preparedness to deal with likely El Nino and La Nina fall outs in India.
Keywords: Drought, Disaster, El Niño, La Niña, NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority), Preparedness, India, September 2010 Guidelines. Required Approach: Primarily factual and analytical, drawing upon the NDMA guidelines and incorporating relevant examples to illustrate preparedness mechanisms. Points to Remember: Definition of El Niño and La Niña and their impact on India’s monsoon. Key features of … Read more