WHAT IS THE MRCS ROLE IN FLOOD MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION?
The MRC’s Flood Management and Mitigation Programme monitors the river levels throughout the flood season. With the assistance of hyrdometeorological data from China, this allows for early warning forecasting and mid to long term forecasts of river levels. As was seen by the 25-year flood this year the forecasting system was reasonably accurate and supported efforts by provinces and governments to put in place emergency measures which mitigated much of the damage the flood could have other wise caused. The FMMP also covers areas including structural Measures and Flood Proofing, Mediation of Transboundary Flood Issues, Flood Emergency Management Strengthening and Land Management.
