Question

dams are designed to reduce flooding by​

Answer 1

In addition to helping farmers, dams help prevent the loss of life and property caused by flooding. Flood control dams impound floodwaters and then either release them under control to the river below the dam or store or divert the water for other uses.

Answer 2

Answer:

Storing the water.

Explanation:

Dams obstruct the fast moving water of a river and use it for power generation and Irrigation.

One such dam is Bhakhra Nangal Dam