Opinion: Blog: Kolkata Didn't Learn From 2015. Eleven Years Later, It Proved To Be Fatal
In short
Kolkata, despite making some progress in rebuilding, has yet to fully address the root causes of the 2015 floods, which resulted in widespread destruction and loss of life. The 2015 floods were caused by inadequate infrastructure and emergency preparedness, highlighting the need for better planning and preparedness in urban areas.
Key points
- Kolkata's failure to learn from the 2015 floods underscores the need for better infrastru…: Kolkata's failure to learn from the 2015 floods underscores the need for better infrastructure planning and emergency preparedness in urban areas.
- The 2015 floods were caused by heavy rainfall and inadequate infrastructure and emergency…: The 2015 floods were caused by heavy rainfall and inadequate infrastructure and emergency preparedness.