Hyderabad, 19.10.2024 – The Justice Movement of India (JMI) hosted a significant event titled “Flooding in Hyderabad: The Role of Government and Citizens in Flood Prevention” on Saturday, October 19th, at 4 PM at Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The initiative aimed to bring together government officials, community leaders, and citizens to forge a path towards a flood-free Hyderabad.
Recent years have seen the city of Hyderabad grappling with severe flooding, causing widespread disruption and damage. In response, JMI has organised this event to spotlight the critical roles that both governmental bodies and local citizens play in flood prevention and management.
The event began with the screening of a documentary titled ‘ Why did Hyderabad Drown?’ led by Goutham Ragi, Organiser at JMI. The document was an eye-opener and a great anchor point for the rest of the session. “ Those who don’t learn from History, tend to suffer from its repetition. If we don’t act today, the horrific 2020 floods in Hyderabad will come back with multifold intensity”.
JMI unveiled a white paper titled “Comprehensive Policy for a Flood-Free Hyderabad.” This document offers an in-depth analysis of current challenges and detailed policy recommendations aimed at mitigating flood risk through sustainable urban planning and community engagement.
“The recurrent floods in Hyderabad not only signify a lapse in our current urban planning and policies but also highlight the pressing need for a proactive approach to disaster management,” said Akarsh Sriramoju, Organiser at JMI. “With this event, we aim to initiate a robust dialogue between the government and the citizens to collaboratively develop and implement effective flood prevention measures.”
“ JMI is gearing up to present this white paper to the Government of Telangana in the forthcoming days, underscoring our commitment to advocating for effective flood management solutions in Hyderabad. In parallel, we will intensify our efforts to raise public awareness about our Flood-Free Hyderabad campaign. Our goal is to cultivate widespread support that will pressurise government action towards implementing the recommendations outlined in the white paper and taking decisive steps to mitigate flood risks, “ said Narender Kalal, Organiser at JMI.
They took this opportunity to call upon all stakeholders, including citizens and media representatives, to join forces with JMI. Your support is crucial in driving the change needed to safeguard our city against the adverse effects of flooding and to ensure a sustainable, resilient future for all residents of Hyderabad.
