Ramashankar ByExpress News ServicePATNA: Plagued by the perennial floods which maroon millions of people during the monsoon in the state, the Bihar government has deployed modern technology to receive alerts about possible deluges five days in advance. By using mathematical models, the authorities claim that they will be able to identify the locations where embankments are under severe pressure. “Information from the mathematical modelling centres will be 90 per cent accurate, enabling the government to launch relief and rescue operation in time,” claimed state water resources minister Sanjay Jha. Earlier, mathematical models were able to give flood alerts 72 hours in advance. Receiving flood alerts five days in advance would likely help the authorities to prevent loss of human lives during floods.

Source: Indian Express May 30, 2022 17:58 UTC