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.
Verbal Reasoning
Course of Action
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ANone follows
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BOnly I and II follow
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COnly II follows
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DOnly II and III follow
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ENone of these
Answer
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