Question

Urban flooding is to be treated as a separate disaster because…………………
1. the problems of urban areas are unique
2. urban areas get flooded easily
3. the causes of urban flooding are different
4. urban and riverine flooding is similar

Urban flooding occurs very quickly as………………………
1. the drainage is usually blocked
2. stormwater drainage is poor
3. encroachments obstruct the flow of water
4. developed catchments increase faster flow times

Urban areas need around the clock vigil because………………………
1. they are centers of economic activities with vital infrastructure
2. they are the hubs of commerce and industry
3. they contain educational institutions and hospitals
4. they provide rail/road links to the rural areas

Life comes to a grinding halt in a flooded urban center as………………………
1. people are vulnerable to deep water flowing fast
2. transport and power are disrupted
3. there is a loss of life and damage to property
4. people face hardships and untold misery

Answer 1

Answer:

reas need around the clock vigil because………………………

1. they are centers of economic activities with vital infrastructure

2. they are the hubs of commerce and industry

3. they contain educational institutions and hospitals

4. they provide rail/road links to the rural areas

Life comes to a grinding halt in a flooded urban center as………………………

1. people are vulnerable to deep water flowing fast

2. transport and power are disrupted

3. there is a loss of life and damage to property

4. people face hardships and untold