8. Among the above measures, the non-structural measures particularly flood forecast is more important The need of hydrological forecasts is more and more felt and reliable forecast service becomes a necessity both for a means of flood damage reduction and reservoir regulations. The need of flood forecasting
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13. Duties of flood operator : Sitting in the chair of operation of flood, the followings are to be kept in mined. (i) P W L (ii) Present storage. (iii) Any warning from IMD, CWC or from other authority for rainfall, flood etc. (iv) Rule level of the particular day. (v) Cushion available in the dam w.r.t. rule level & F R L. (vi) Present inflow / outflow.
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16. During very severe floods communications may fail and the only information available at the dam may be reservoir water level and the rate of rise. Unexpected situations