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100 _aMohapatra, P.K.
245 _aFlood Management in India
260 _c2003
300 _ap.131-43.
362 _aJan
520 _aIn this paper, flood problems in India, regional variability of the problem, present status of the ongoing management measures, their effectiveness and future needs in flood management are covered. Flood problems in India are presented by four zones of flooding, viz. (a) Brahmaputra River Basin, (b) Ganga River Basin, (c) North-West Rivers Basin, and (d) Central India and Deccan Rivers Basin. Some special problems, related to floods like dam break flow, and water logging in Tal areas, are also mentioned. Progress of various flood management measures, both structural and non-structural, are discussed. In addition, future needs to achieve efficient and successful flood management measures in India are also pointed out. - Reproduced.
650 _aFlood control - India
650 _aFlood control
700 _aSingh, R.D.
773 _aNatural Hazards
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