short note on flash floods
Answers
Answer:
Flash flooding occurs when it rains rapidly on saturated soil or dry soil that has poor absorption ability. The runoff collects in gullies and streams and, as they join to form larger volumes, often form a fast flowing front of water and debris. ... Human activities can also cause flash floods to occur.
A flash flood is rapid flooding of low-lying areas like, dry lakes, rivers and basins. It may be caused by heavy rain associated with severe thunderstorm, hurricane, tropical storm or meltwater from ice or snow-flowing over ice sheets or snow fields.
▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁
Preventive measures to be taken during flash floods:-
☞ The area must be evacuated at the first sign of warning.
☞ Important and essential items like drinking water, food and flash flood myst be taken while going to a shelter.
☞ Electrical appliances must be disconnected to avoid short circuit resulting in fire.
☞ Flooded areas and creeks must be avoided by individuals.
☞ Monitoring of radios and televisions is essential to keep a track of weather forecasts and warning, in case it us possible.