Water Resources

There is a Joint Group of Experts (JGE) on flood management between India and Bhutan to discuss/ assess the probable causes and effects of the recurring floods and erosion in the southern foothills of Bhutan and adjoining plains in India and to recommend appropriate measures to both Governments. Last meeting of JGE was held in April, 2017 in Thimphu, Bhutan.

• During 1955, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India had sponsored a scheme for the purpose of flood warning measures in India. Accordingly, 19 of rain gauge stations and 8 of wireless stations were set up under the control ....