Has flood control in Tamil Nadu, India been ahead of time? A historical review
by Sudha Seshayyan; R. Maanasa; G. Srinivas
International Journal of Emergency Management (IJEM), Vol. 17, No. 3/4, 2022

Abstract: With seasonal rains contributing to the damage, natural disasters particularly floods, have often caused disastrous effects on civilisation and human settlements. Our ancestors recognised the need for effective management of the waterways and designed river-wide defensive systems and irrigation canals. Thanks to their advanced approach, several disasters had been averted in the past centuries. However, it is not surprising to note that the demands have outgrown and the defence mechanisms have become insufficient. In the context of early warning, newer scientific techniques have arisen to control flood damage and save human lives. While there is no doubt that flood control has progressed in its strategy over time, there is still some lacuna in surplus water management, which is an essential aspect in flood management, that needs to be considered by our authorities for effective outcomes.

Online publication date: Wed, 31-Aug-2022

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