Discuss the factors responsible for the rising frequency of climate-induced disasters in India. Examine their implications for disaster preparedness.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Disaster management
Topic: Disaster management
Q6. Discuss the factors responsible for the rising frequency of climate-induced disasters in India. Examine their implications for disaster preparedness. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question The rising recurrence of floods, heatwaves, cyclones and landslides has highlighted how climate change is reshaping India’s disaster landscape and testing the adequacy of existing preparedness mechanisms. Key Demand of the question The question demands an explanation of the key factors driving the increased frequency of climate-induced disasters in India and an examination of how this changing risk profile impacts disaster preparedness and management strategies. Structure of the Answer Introduction Set the context by briefly highlighting the transition from episodic disasters to recurring climate-induced extremes in India. Body Factors responsible: Indicate climate change impacts, monsoon variability, ecological degradation, rapid urbanisation, and coastal exposure as drivers of increased disaster frequency. Implications for preparedness: Suggest shifts towards risk-informed planning, stronger early warning systems, institutional and fiscal preparedness, resilient infrastructure, and community participation. Conclusion Conclude with a forward-looking note on integrating climate adaptation with disaster risk reduction to build long-term resilience.
Why the question The rising recurrence of floods, heatwaves, cyclones and landslides has highlighted how climate change is reshaping India’s disaster landscape and testing the adequacy of existing preparedness mechanisms.
Key Demand of the question The question demands an explanation of the key factors driving the increased frequency of climate-induced disasters in India and an examination of how this changing risk profile impacts disaster preparedness and management strategies.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction Set the context by briefly highlighting the transition from episodic disasters to recurring climate-induced extremes in India.
• Factors responsible: Indicate climate change impacts, monsoon variability, ecological degradation, rapid urbanisation, and coastal exposure as drivers of increased disaster frequency.
• Implications for preparedness: Suggest shifts towards risk-informed planning, stronger early warning systems, institutional and fiscal preparedness, resilient infrastructure, and community participation.
Conclusion Conclude with a forward-looking note on integrating climate adaptation with disaster risk reduction to build long-term resilience.