environment medium True/False

Urban flooding in Indian cities is often exacerbated by encroachment on natural drainage channels and wetlands.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Filling lakes, concreting over drains, and unplanned urbanization reduce infiltration and block natural water flow, increasing flood vulnerability.

Topic Environmental Disasters and Management
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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