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9 Harmful Effects of Floods

Answer 1

Floods can have devastating consequences and can have effects on the economy, environment and people. During floods (especially flash floods), roads, bridges, farms, houses and automobiles are destroyed. People become homeless.

Floods have large social consequences for communities and individuals. As most people are well aware, the immediate impacts of flooding include loss of human life, damage to property, destruction of crops, loss of livestock, and deterioration of health conditions owing to waterborne diseases.

Answer 2

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Flood➫ An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

♦ It can also be overflow of mud flow caused by buildup of water underground.

♦ It is a natural process, but mankind's activities affect flooding.

♦ It occur at irregular intervals and vary in size, area of extent , and duration.

➧ Causes Of Floods:-
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❱ Heavy Rains
❱ Broken Dams
❱ 0verflowing Rivers
❱ A Lack of Vegetation
❱ Melting Snow and Ice
❱ Urban Drainage Basins
❱ Storm Surges & Tsunamis
❱ Channels with Steep Sides

➧ Effects Of Floods:-
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❱ It effect on the economy, environment and people.

❱ It  can also contaminate drinking water and lead to diseases.

❱ It destroy several buildings & Houses.

❱ It caused massive leakage in nuclear plants.

➧ Precautions Of Floods:-
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❱ Seek higher ground.

❱ Be ready to evacuate.

❱ Stay away from power lines & electrical wires.

❱ Be aware of flash flood areas such as canals, streams & drainage channels.

➧ Prevention Of Floods:-
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❱ Construct buildings above Flood levels.

❱ Tackle climate change.

❱ Increase spending on flood defences.

❱ Restore rivers to their natural courses.

❱ Introduce water storage areas.

❱ Protect wetlands and introduce plant trees strategically.

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