Disaster Management · 22 Jul 2026

ASDMA anticipatory flood management

Consider the following statements regarding the recent floods in Assam and disaster management in the Brahmaputra basin:

  1. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority's mandate includes early warning systems and floodplain zoning, not merely post-disaster rescue.
  2. The Brahmaputra is a glacier-fed river with a snowmelt buffer that moderates its monsoon flood peaks.
  3. The Dikhow, Dhansiri, Burhidihing and Disang are tributaries that crossed danger levels alongside the Brahmaputra during this flood event.
  4. The NDRF and SDRF conducted boat-based evacuations in the affected districts.

How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one
BOnly two
COnly three
DAll four
This question is based on: Six killed in Northeast; rivers in spate
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About this question

Why in news

Floods and landslides across Assam and Meghalaya killed six people in 48 hours, with five major rivers including the Brahmaputra flowing above danger level and over 3.63 lakh people affected.

Why for UPSC

UPSC tests whether aspirants can distinguish structurally similar-sounding claims about river hydrology and correctly identify an institution's full mandate rather than assuming it is limited to emergency response.

Prelims summary

ASDMA's mandate covers anticipatory measures like floodplain zoning, not just rescue. The Dikhow, Dhansiri, Burhidihing, Disang and Brahmaputra all crossed danger levels in this flood event, with NDRF/SDRF conducting boat evacuations.

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