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The document contains interviews with flood survivors from the 2017 Mumbai floods and the 2015 Chennai floods, detailing their experiences and the responses from local authorities and communities. It highlights the resilience shown during the disasters, including rescue operations, shelter provisions, and community support. Additionally, it discusses various flood mitigation techniques and solutions to improve future flood preparedness and response efforts.

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The document contains interviews with flood survivors from the 2017 Mumbai floods and the 2015 Chennai floods, detailing their experiences and the responses from local authorities and communities. It highlights the resilience shown during the disasters, including rescue operations, shelter provisions, and community support. Additionally, it discusses various flood mitigation techniques and solutions to improve future flood preparedness and response efforts.

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Geography Graded Classwork

Anay Bhandari –
Interview
with
Flood
Survivors
Interview 1
INTERVIEWEE: Pooja Sonavne
RELATION: Friend’s Mother
FLOOD SURVIVED: Mumbai Flood
Of 2017
Question 1
What were the conditions like
during the flood?
Response
I experienced a severe downpour in Mumbai during
Rakhi, and my family had to evacuate the venue for
the event due to flooding risk. The streets and the
hotel lobby were submerged by the time we reached.
We had to move to higher floors of the hotel. The
devastation outside with destroyed homes and safety
concerns due to 460mm of rainfall in 12 hours remains
a vivid memory
Question 2
How did they cope with the
Response
situation?
During the flood, I witnessed the city’s incredible
resilience. Local authorities like BMC, NDRF, and
Mumbai Police led rescue efforts using boats to save
those who were trapped. Various communities came
together opening homes to stranded commuters and
turning schools, offices, and places of worship into
shelters. Social media was crucial and helping people
coordinate these efforts and reach out to those in
need.
Question 3
What strategies did they use to mitigate the
effect of the flood?
Response
During the floods, NGOs and businesses quickly mobilized
to provide food, shelter, and medical aid. Social media
helped in coordinating efforts and sharing updates.
Despite efforts government delays highlighted the need
for better infrastructure. The government provided
medical aid and financial aid to those in need. This led
them to focus on improving drainage systems and disaster
preparedness in the future. But no aid could compensate
for the lives lost
SUMMAR
Y floods, heavy
In the 2017 Mumbai
rainfall led to severe flooding and
infrastructure damage, requiring
evacuations. Local authorities,
including the BMC, DRF, SDRF, and
Mumbai Police, conducted rescue
operations and set up shelters.
Communities provided support by
using social media for coordination.
NGOs and corporations also played a
key role in mitigation efforts, despite
some delays from the government.
Interview 2
INTERVIEWEE: Savita Devkule
RELATION: Househelp
FLOOD SURVIVED: Chennai Flood
Of 2015
Question 1
What were the conditions like
during the flood?
Response
Before coming to Pune, I was in Chennai during the 2015
floods. I was working as usual on that day, and it began to rain.
Since it was monsoon season, I didn’t think much of it. After
some time, the streets started to flood, so I stayed at my
workplace. The next day, I went home and found everything
completely flooded and destroyed. There was also a power
outage. The government was conducting rescue operations,
and I was taken to a shelter as everything was underwater.
Question 2
How did they cope with the
situation?
Response
We were taken to a shelter where we received food and first
aid. The police and local authorities were actively involved in
the rescue operation. At the shelter, we were kept informed
with updates. After the flood, we were given financial aid to
help reconstruct our home, but the loss of life was devastating.
We also received help from NGOs, and the rescue operations
were conducted continuously, day and night, saving many
lives. This is how they coped with the situation.
Question 3
What strategies did they use to mitigate the
effect of the flood?
Response
The authorities distributed relief supplies. They set up
emergency shelters and continuously conducted
rescue operations. They also provided us with money
to help rebuild our homes, along with flour, food, and
clothes. I still thank them for their help, as they made
the aftermath of the flood much easier for us.
SUMMAR
Y
During the 2015 Chennai floods,
heavy rains caused severe flooding,
and people also faced power
outages. Authorities like the SDRF
and NDRF conducted rescue
operations. Shelters were set up for
those who lost their homes,
providing first aid and food. The
government's and authorities' efforts
to mitigate the situation were
effective to some extent.
MITIGATION
TECHNIQUE
S
MITIGATION TECHNIQUE - 1
Construction of flood control infrastructure
like dams, and stormwater drains to control
and direct floodwaters
MITIGATION TECHNIQUE - 2
Community Based flood preparedness
MITIGATION TECHNIQUE - 3
Early Warning Systems
MITIGATION TECHNIQUE - 4
Riverbank Restoration Projects
MITIGATION TECHNIQUE - 5
Local Construction Adaptations
MITIGATION TECHNIQUE - 6
Zoning Regulations
MITIGATION TECHNIQUE - 7
Disaster Management Plan
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTION 1
Strengthen Flood Risk Assessment and
Planning

Comprehensi Integrate
ve Prioritization d
Assessment Use advanced data Planning
analytics and Ensure that new
Conduct regular, in-
modeling techniques development projects are
depth flood risk
to identify the most designed to minimize
assessments that
vulnerable areas, stormwater runoff and
consider a variety of
including low-lying accommodate potential
factors, including
regions, areas with flooding. Incorporate green
historical flood data,
inadequate drainage, infrastructure, such as rain
climate change
and communities with gardens, bioswales, and
projections, and land
high population green roofs, into urban
use patterns.
densities. planning.
SOLUTION 2
Enhance Early Warning
Systems

Real – Time Early Warning


Monitoring Systems
Invest in advanced Implement sophisticated
monitoring systems that early warning systems that
can accurately measure can rapidly alert residents
water levels, rainfall and businesses of impending
intensity, and other floods through various
relevant parameters in channels like radio, TV, Social
real-time. Media, and SMS Alerts.
THANK
YOU!

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