An increase in climate change has led to an increase in weather extremes. It also made the water cycle more volatile. An increase in water vapor in the air means less frequent rainfall but an increase in intensity. As a result, flooding is predicted to increase across India.
An increase in climate change has led to an increase in weather extremes. It also made the water cycle more volatile. An increase in water vapour in the air means less frequent rainfall but an increase in intensity. As a result, flooding is predicted to increase across India.
Heavy rains and floods are the most catastrophic and frequent of all-natural disasters. India is one of the countries most affected by heavy rainfall and experiences frequent floods. Due to improper garbage disposal and poor land policy, rainfall is usually followed by floods.
The RBI released a report stating that India on average suffers an economic loss of US$7 billion each year because of floods, according to the United Nations.
Heavy rains cause transportation obstructions and can flood buildings. It also impacts delivery, people, data centers, and supply chains.
According to the US Department of Energy, floods and heavy rains are the leading causes of power failures. They damage the power lines and destroy solar panels and substations.
It is challenging to run your business and serve your customers without an adequate power supply. Floods can impact the power supply for days or even weeks, depending on their severity.
It also causes delivery delays. Driving during floods can be extremely dangerous. You don’t want your employees or truck drivers stuck without help or, worse, washed away in flood water. The goods could get damaged, or the truck could be destroyed or overturned.
In situations like this, the most important thing is how fast businesses respond to this. A company that is able to react more quickly to unforeseen conditions has a strategic advantage over its competitors.