Question

How floods and deforestation are connected

Answer 1

The areas where more of trees are present, they avoid soil erosion.

The soil absorbs the water which prevents floods.

As Deforestation is increasing, soil erosion is also increased. The less amount of soil makes the waterlogging more which further causes floods.

Thus, floods and deforestation are connected.

Answer 2

. If a river cannot handle the load of water it is required to carry, it will rise above its banks. This is when flood occur.

trees prevent sediment runoff and forests hold and use more water than farms or grasslands. ... Tree roots absorb water from the soil, making the soil drier and able to store more rainwater.

if trees to be cut down then......the above would not be possible