Flash floods Flashcards
1
Q
Who designated India as the nodal centre for preparing flash flood forecasts ?
A
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
2
Q
What is Indias role now ?
A
It will develop a customised model that can issue warning of floods in Vietnam , Srilanka , Myanmar and Thailand
3
Q
What are flash floods ?
A
It is a rapid flooding of low lying areas , rivers , dry lakes and basins. Generally due to sudden rain.
4
Q
How are they distinguished from regular floods ?
A
Timescale of less than 6hrs
5
Q
About WMO ?
A
It is a specialised UN agency dedicated to meteorology , climatology , hydrology and other geophysical sciences
