21 July 2026

Delhi L-G reviews monsoon flood preparedness with Disaster Management Authority

This is a routine seasonal review meeting on urban flood preparedness and disaster management administrative oversight, offering limited long-term analytical value for UPSC Mains.

Notes

• The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) held a joint review meeting co-chaired by the Lieutenant-Governor and the Chief Minister to assess monsoon preparedness.
• Key focus areas reviewed included the implementation of the Urban Flood Mitigation plan and the rollout of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
• Directives were issued to take all preventative measures against heavy rain flooding, with emphasis on fixing administrative responsibility for any lapses.

Questions

1. Urban flooding in Indian metropolitan regions is increasingly posing a major governance and disaster mitigation challenge. Discuss the administrative and structural measures required for effective urban flood management in India. 250 words
   Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min

   0 / 250 words 11:00 Reset

Prelims

1. With reference to the institutional framework under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA): 1. It is a statutory body constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. 2. The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi acts as its Chairperson. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   1. A 1 only
   2. B 2 only
   3. C Both 1 and 2
   4. D Neither 1 nor 2

Syllabus

• Disaster and disaster management GS3

Topics

• Disaster Management
• Local Governance

Sources

• L-G orders all-out measuresto tackle monsoon flooding