Courses of Action – Heavy rainfall forecast and likely waterlogging Statement: Weather bureau forecasts heavy rainfall next week that may cause waterlogging in several city areas. Decide which action(s) logically follow.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Only I and II follow

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Disaster preparedness prefers prevention and readiness over panic. With a formal meteorological alert and identified risk (waterlogging), authorities should both inform citizens and prepare mitigation systems.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Meteorological bulletin: heavy rainfall expected next week.
  • Risk: waterlogging in several parts of the city.
  • Proposed actions: I) wide publicity of the bulletin; II) ready pumping systems; III) advise people to stay indoors during the period.


Concept / Approach:
Evaluate for proportionality and practicality. Communication and readiness are prudent. Blanket stay-indoors advisories absent emergency orders may be premature and economically disruptive.



Step-by-Step Solution:

I (publicity): Essential for risk awareness (routes to avoid, helplines, sandbags). Follows.II (pumping readiness): Directly mitigates waterlogging impact. Follows.III (stay indoors): A general stay-indoors directive for an entire week on forecast alone is excessive without specific emergency triggers. Does not necessarily follow.


Verification / Alternative check:

Best practice: alert levels, drainage desilting, pump testing, coordination with traffic and utilities, targeted local warnings rather than blanket curfews.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Only II / Only II and III / None: discard necessary communication and readiness or add unjustified restrictions.


Common Pitfalls:

Equating forecast with certain disaster; ignoring proportionality of advisories.


Final Answer:
Only I and II follow

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