Read the newspaper extract of 2002 below
In Assam, soldiers have helped rescue thousands of people marooned in remote villages, and more troops have been put on 'standby' for relief operations. An army spokesman said that disaster management squads in speedboats and helicopters were also on standby. This is just the beginning of India's monsoon season, but the rains have been unusually heavy so far.
(i) Find out which are the agencies and organisations that play an important role in flood preparedness and response.
(ii) Make a list of their local offices and people heading them. Ask your teacher to contact Red Cross or any of the other agencies to come and tell you how they prepare for floods and other disasters.