Flash floods

Question 1

Who designated India as the nodal centre for preparing flash flood forecasts ?

Answer 1

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Question 2

What is Indias role now ?

Answer 2

It will develop a customised model that can issue warning of floods in Vietnam , Srilanka , Myanmar and Thailand

Question 3

What are flash floods ?

Answer 3

It is a rapid flooding of low lying areas , rivers , dry lakes and basins. Generally due to sudden rain.

Question 4

How are they distinguished from regular floods ?

Answer 4

Timescale of less than 6hrs

Question 5

About WMO ?

Answer 5

It is a specialised UN agency dedicated to meteorology , climatology , hydrology and other geophysical sciences