Heavy rains in Jammu and Kashir caused floods, landslides, house collapses and heavy loss of lofe and property. Write an article in 100-120 words on "Floods- Causes and Prevention". You are Anita/ Aman.
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Flood, simply put is an overflow of water from several sources. The nature of the world is to have dry land and water. When water gets on dry land in large quantity flood is said to have occurred.
Causes of Flood:
There are several events that can lead to a flood.
A few of them are highlighted below:
1. Heavy rain pours.
2. Melting ice and snow.
3. Rising sea levels and the overflowing river.
4. Bad drainage systems.
How Flood Affects our Environment:
A flood is by far a negative occurrence. Heavy flooding can have a damaging effect on our environment and the infrastructures in it. First, they can destroy houses and make them inhabitable. Also, they can remove sand from farmland making it difficult to grow crops. Aside from the above, flooding also contaminates clean water causing diseases and ailments.
Conclusion:
Governments around the world can reduce the risk of flooding by building a solid drainage system. We as individuals could also help by stopping drainage blockage.