Question

Reasons for government machinery failure in 2005 flood

Answer 1

The main cause of flood in rivers is the variable amount and time of precipitation (rain, snow, drizzle etc.) over an area which increases the level of the river during rainy seasons considerably and causes floods in nearby areas.

Answer 2

The state of Maharashtra especially Mumbai witnessed a devastated flood in the year 2005. The Government machinery completely failed in this situation. The reasons of failure are :

1.  Govt. failed to decide its priorities in rendering relief to devastated people.

2.  Lack of smart planning in the crucial initial hours of the flood.

3.  The lethargy Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation added more to the crisis.

4.  Govt. also failed to accord priority to the areas of the rescue operation.

5.  The energies and efforts of administration were scattered.