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States told to take precautionary steps to mitigate impact of potential flood
The New Indian Express Kottayam
|May 24, 2025
GIVEN the forecast for an above-normal monsoon this year, the Centre will issue an advisory to state governments on taking precautionary measures to mitigate the impact of floods.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the early onset of an above-normal southwest monsoon (SWM) for 2025. The SWM is responsible for 75% of the country's total rainfall, but it also brings the risk of disasters.
India is among the countries most affected by floods, accounting for 20% of the world's flood-related deaths and causing significant loss of life and property.
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