The Disaster Management Planning (DMP) is engaged in carrying out Flood Inundation studies essential for Emergency Action Planning in the event of Dam Break scenarios. The division engages in a variety of projects encompassing Dam Break Analysis, Flood Routing, Nala Diversion, and Storm Water Drainage studies. The dam break studies would help to meticulously assess diverse breach scenarios to determine flood inundation levels, velocity, and the propagation of flood waves. These findings serve as pivotal inputs for crafting Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) crucial for disaster management strategies. Aligned with the national water policy of the Government of India, there's a concerted effort to develop EAPs for major dams across the country. Consequently, various dam authorities are actively engaged in formulating EAPs under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (DRIP), with support from international organizations such as the World Bank. The Division incorporates advanced numerical modeling techniques to carry out several research projects vital for effective disaster management planning.

Broad areas of expertise

• Dam Break Analysis and Inputs for Emergency Action Plan for reservoirs.
• Storm Water Drainage Studies.
• Review and Assessment study for diversion of Nala passing.

Significant Contributions

• Mathematical model studies on the modified layout of proposed International Airport of Navi Mumbai
• Significant storm water drainage studies for Dungi, Khalche Owale and Bhangarapada village near NMIA, Navi Mumbai and Nala diversion studies in Mahalani Nala, Jharkhand and Diversion of River Sukri, Jharkhand and Diversion of Morcha and Mokha Nala, Uttar Pradesh and Nala at Nimdih, Saraikela, Jharkhand.
• Dam Break Studies and Emergency Action Planning for Khadakwasla Irrigation System and Temghar Dam, Maharashtra.
• Dam break analysis and flood zone mapping for emergency action planning of Nathpa Dam, Himachal Pradesh, for reservoirs namely Kurumurthyraya Venkatadri reservoir, Mallana Sagar, Kondapochamma Sagar,Gandhamala, Baswapur,Shivannegudem and Kistrampally at Telangana, Tilaya dam, Jharkand, Kanhar dam, Uttar Pradesh, Ukai at Gujarat, Gandhisagar at Madhya pradesh, Vishakapatnam Steel plant dams have been carried out in this division.