Introduction

The Northern states of India have seen widespread death and destruction due to rains and floods this year. Over 150 people have died and thousands of crores worth of property has been damaged in these states. In today's episode we're examining the floods that hit North India this year and what lessons can be learned for the future. We're speaking with Dr. Jagdish Krishna Swami who's the Dean of the School of Environment and Sustainability at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements.