New Techniques to Avoid a Kerala Like Disaster
Published: Nov 15, 2018
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Extreme rainfall events need not result in debilitating floods. With proper monitoring and forecasting disasters like Kerala may be avoided.
Abstract: Kerala has witnessed one of the most devastating floods in history. Many lives and livelihoods were lost in just a few days. To reduce future occurrences and the impact of such calamities, it is important that we focus on implementing and improving the measures that can offer greater resilience.
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