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Which of the following is not a technique for flood management and control in urban areas?

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Urban flood solutions focus on Source control (infiltration/permeable pavements), Conveyance control (widening drains), and Storage control (retention ponds). Building walls right next to buildings traps rainwater inside, making them a flood liability rather than an asset.
Updated On: Jun 23, 2026
  • Cleaning and widening of stormwater drains
  • Creating more permeable, vegetated spaces
  • Construction of retaining walls near settlements to avoid inflows
  • Construction of retaining walls along water bodies
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The Correct Option is C

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