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What is Micro-climatic Zone Shifting?
The study on “Preparing India for climate events” was recently published by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. This is the first time the extreme weather event hotspots in India have been mapped. Key findings The unpredictability, intensity and frequency of extreme events in India has increased. The extreme climate events witnessed by India ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Climate change • Flash Floods • micro climatic zone shifting • urban floods • Urban heat island
What is iFLOWS?
iFLOWS is a flood warning system that alerts flood prone areas. The warning is provided 6 to 72 hours in advance. It was launched in Mumbai. Highlights iFLOWS was launched by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddav Thackeray and Dr Harsh Vardhan, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. iFLOWS is Integrated Flood Warning ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Dr Harsh Vardhan • Flash Floods • Flood Warning System • IFLOWS • Natural Disasters • Rainfall • Rainstorms • urban floods