The guidelines are presented in the form of the following chapters:<br> Chapter 1: Floods status and context<br> Chapter 2: Institutional framework and financial arrangements<br> Chapter 3: Flood prevention, preparedness and mitigation<br> Chapter 4: Flood forecasting and warning in India<br> Chapter 5: Dams, reservoirs and other water shortages<br> Chapter 6: Regulation and enforcement<br> Chapter 7: Capacity development<br> Chapter 8: Flood response<br> Chapter 9: Implementation of guidelines: preparation of flood management plans<br> Chapter 10: Summary of action points