Preventive

Preventive measures are to be taken based on a prediction before it happened. The following preventive measures are recommended for stagnant:

• Development of proper drainage system

• Proper and timely warning system

• Strengthening the bank of wetlands/river 

• Strengthening and raising field bund 

• Community nursery should be adopted.

• In case of stagnant flooding, select rice varieties suitable for semi-deep low lands or varieties suitable for growing under submergence up to 14 days (Sub 1 series varieties).