Flood Events in Asia (2021-2024) and Their Management

Reason for
Location Year Flood How it Entered the City Steps Taken by Authorities (In-Depth Information)

- The Maharashtra government declared a state of emergency, enabling rapid mobilization of resources for rescue and relief
efforts.
- NDRF conducted extensive evacuation operations, rescuing thousands of stranded residents.
- Temporary shelters were set up in schools and community centers to accommodate displaced families, providing food,
Release of water, and medical care.
water from Excessive water release from dams - Investigations were initiated into the coordination between dam operators and local authorities regarding water releases.
Maharasht dams and combined with heavy rainfall led to - Long-term plans were discussed to improve communication protocols between dam management and local disaster
ra 2021 heavy rainfall overflow. response teams.

- The Uttarakhand government declared a disaster in affected areas, mobilizing rescue teams from NDRF, SDRF, and ITBP.
Glacial burst - Rescue operations were launched to search for missing persons; over 200 bodies were recovered from debris.
and dam A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier - Relief camps were established to provide shelter, food, and medical care for affected families.
Uttarakha management broke off, causing an avalanche that - Authorities reviewed dam management practices to ensure better safety measures against glacial bursts.
nd 2021 issues impacted dam operations. - Financial assistance was announced for families of those killed or missing and those whose homes were damaged.

- The Assam government declared a state of disaster, seeking assistance from the central government.
- NDRF, SDRF, and Indian Army conducted rescue operations evacuating over 380,000 people.
- Relief camps were set up in schools and community centers providing food, clean water, and medical services.
Water release Release of excess water from - Investigations into the timing and volume of water releases from upstream dams were initiated to assess responsibility.
from dams upstream dams combined with heavy - Long-term plans included strengthening flood protection measures like improving embankments and better
Assam 2022 upstream rainfall led to flooding. communication with dam authorities.

- The Himachal Pradesh government declared a state of emergency mobilizing rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF.
- Evacuations were conducted from high-risk areas with temporary shelters established.
Dam overflow Heavy rainfall caused reservoirs to - Relief efforts focused on providing food, water, and medical care with support from NGOs.
Himachal due to heavy overflow, leading to flash floods - Authorities reviewed dam operation protocols during monsoon seasons to prevent excessive overflow.
Pradesh 2022 rainfall downstream. - Financial assistance was announced for families affected by the floods.

- The Bihar government declared a state of disaster mobilizing rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF.
- Evacuations moved people from high-risk areas with temporary shelters set up in schools.
Water release Excessive water release from the Kosi - Relief efforts focused on providing essential supplies with help from NGOs.
from Kosi River River dam led to flooding in - Investigations into the coordination between dam operators and state authorities regarding water releases were initiated.
Bihar 2023 dam downstream areas. - Long-term plans discussed included strengthening flood protection measures.

- The Uttar Pradesh government declared a state of disaster mobilizing rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF.
Water - Evacuations moved people from high-risk areas with temporary shelters established in schools.
discharge from Discharge of excess water from - Relief efforts focused on providing essential supplies with help from NGOs.
Uttar upstream reservoirs upstream caused flooding - Authorities began reviewing inter-state agreements regarding water discharge protocols to prevent future incidents.
Pradesh 2023 reservoirs in low-lying areas. - Long-term plans discussed included strengthening flood protection measures.
 Reason for
Location Year Flood How it Entered the City Steps Taken by Authorities (In-Depth Information)

- The Kerala government declared a state of disaster mobilizing rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF.
- Evacuations moved people from high-risk areas with temporary shelters established in schools.
Dam - Relief efforts focused on providing essential supplies with help from NGOs.
management Water released from dams during - Investigations into the timing and volume of water releases during monsoon seasons were initiated to prevent future
issues during heavy rains exacerbated flooding in mismanagement.
Kerala 2024 monsoon low-lying areas. - Long-term plans discussed included improving communication between dam authorities and local governments.

- The Andhra Pradesh government declared a state of disaster mobilizing rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF.
- Evacuations moved people from high-risk areas with temporary shelters established in schools.
- Relief efforts focused on providing essential supplies with help from NGOs.
Cyclonic storm Heavy rainfall caused reservoirs to - Authorities reviewed flood management protocols concerning cyclonic storms and dam operations for better preparedness
Andhra leading to dam overflow due to inadequate in future events.
Pradesh 2024 overflow management during the storm. - Long-term plans discussed included strengthening flood protection measures.

- The Uttarakhand government declared a state of emergency mobilizing rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF.
- Evacuations moved people from high-risk areas with temporary shelters established in schools.
Heavy rainfall - Relief efforts focused on providing essential supplies with help from NGOs.
exacerbated Intense rainfall led to river overflow - Investigations into the coordination between reservoir management authorities and local governments regarding water
Uttarakha by poor dam due to inadequate management of levels were initiated for better future planning.
nd 2024 management reservoir levels. - Long-term plans discussed included improving infrastructure resilience against flooding events.