Tamil Nadu Forms Expert Committee to Tackle Expected Strong El Nino
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · IR
Why in news
Tamil Nadu has formed an expert committee under the Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency (TNDRRA) to monitor and advise on the expected strong El Nino. This proactive step aims to mitigate the impacts of drought and floods, highlighting the state's preparedness for climate variability.
Background
El Nino is a climate pattern associated with warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, often leading to altered weather patterns globally, including droughts and floods in India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a strong El Nino in 2023-2024.
Key facts
Tamil Nadu government formed an expert committee under TNDRRA on CM C Joseph Vijay's directive.
The committee will monitor the expected strong El Nino and its impacts.
It will advise on risk reduction and suggest measures to handle drought and floods.
The panel will identify affected areas and recommend precautionary measures.
TNDRRA stands for Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency.
Prelims pointers
- TNDRRA: Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency
- El Nino: warming of central/eastern tropical Pacific Ocean
- El Nino impacts: droughts, floods in India
- IMD: India Meteorological Department
Mains angles
- GS1 Geography: El Nino and its impact on Indian monsoon
- GS3 Disaster Management: Role of state agencies in disaster risk reduction
- GS3 Environment: Climate variability and adaptation strategies