From Assam in the north-east to Rajasthan and Gujarat in the west, floods are taking a heavy toll on lives and property this year. As per latest reports, 79 and 119 flood-related deaths have been recorded in the states of Assam and Gujarat, respectively.
Has flood-related damage increased in India over time? Flood-related loss of both human and cattle lives and economic damages have come down over time. However, there has been a significant change in the nature of flood-related losses in India.
Central Water Commission (CWC) gives detailed estimates of economic loss and loss of human and cattle lives due to floods from 1953-2016. From the year 2013 onwards, these are tentative figures. The 1970s was the worst decade in terms of loss human and cattle lives due to floods in India. These losses have come down since then. Read more
Has flood-related damage increased in India over time? Flood-related loss of both human and cattle lives and economic damages have come down over time. However, there has been a significant change in the nature of flood-related losses in India.
Central Water Commission (CWC) gives detailed estimates of economic loss and loss of human and cattle lives due to floods from 1953-2016. From the year 2013 onwards, these are tentative figures. The 1970s was the worst decade in terms of loss human and cattle lives due to floods in India. These losses have come down since then. Read more