The causes of urban flooding ...
Published by Udaya Kumar.A, Irrigation Department, Government of Kerala - Deputy Director
The causes of urban flooding can be categorized into site specific reasons and general reasons. All cities are facing the drainage problem due to insufficient capacity of canals, enchantments, dumping of waste, proximity to sea etc. So a policy, a strategy and a definite plan can reduce the flood risk. When we think of solutions, we must think of, how to reduce the damage rather than arresting the flood.