Heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir caused oods, landslides, house collapses and heavy loss of life and property. Write an article in 100 − 120 worlds on 'Floods − Cause and Prevention'. You are Anita/Aman.
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Floods - Cause and Prevention
Written by Anita
The current devastation at Jammu and Kashmir due to the heavy floods has brought focus to the modern causes for floods.
Deforestation and improper rainwater harvesting techniques has increased the possibility of flooding.
Also, improper town planning and sewage and drainage systems have become one of the prime causes for flooding during heavy rains.
The best way to prevent floods is to first find the danger zones such as low lying areas and lake areas which are prone to flooding.
These land forms should be reclaimed by the government and made into reserves where people should be banned from inhabiting.
Also, reforestation along slopes and banks of rivers is crucial to reduce the intensity of floods.
Proper drainage systems and rainwater harvesting methods should be adopted.
Thus, one can hope that the devastation caused by floods will reduce in the future.