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The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.
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Satellite-based real-time monitoring of Himalayan glacial catchments would improve understanding of flood risk in the region and help inform an early flood warning system.
A new system and soil study data will soon enable the India Meteorological Department to also forecast floods and guide the disaster management agencies on prevention techniques. The forecast along with the rain forecast will help to ascertain how much water will be absorbed into the ground and how much will be left behind after going into bodies of water.
As India faces the third consecutive year of drought, the Supreme Court has given guidelines for formulating a national plan and revising the drought management manual that has not been updated since 2009. This is the first part of a three part judgement. The other two are expected during the week.
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