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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Urban Planning
  • Disaster Management

Background:

  • Recurring urban flooding is a major issue in India, exacerbated by heavy rainfall events.
  • The country faces challenges in implementing sustainable drainage systems and enhancing urban flood resilience.
  • Climate change is increasing rainfall intensity and duration, impacting many Indian cities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a commentary on urban flooding in India.
  • To highlight challenges in sustainable drainage and urban flood resilience.
  • To discuss recent disaster management measures and future planning for flood resilience.

Main Methods:

  • Review of major urban flooding incidences and their causes.
  • Analysis of flood disaster management and mitigation measures by government levels.
  • Discussion of flood resilience initiatives, challenges, and the role of climate change.
  • Examination of integrated stormwater management approaches and best practices.

Main Results:

  • Indian cities are experiencing increased rainfall intensity due to climate change.
  • Current flood disaster management measures by Central, State, and Local Governments are highlighted.
  • Challenges in implementing sustainable drainage and achieving full urban flood resilience persist.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated stormwater management and best practices are essential for future flood resilience.
  • A significant gap remains in making Indian cities fully flood resilient.
  • Proactive planning incorporating climate change impacts is necessary for effective urban flood management.