what are the disadvantages of rivers in english
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Disadvantages
It's not surprising that everything that comes with advantages also comes with its own disadvantages and the river with all its benefits also has its downsides.
Mosquito/Malaria
Areas like this are always prone to some infections from vectors that breeds on or around water lodged areas such as mosquitoes which are the chief source of malaria caused by the female anopheles mosquito.
Dangerous animals/Crocodile
Leaving in areas like this also means you are open to welcome dangerous animals that dwells around water filled areas. Animals such as snakes and crocodiles are regular visitors to mention a few.
Water spirits
In Africa, we are of the idea that strange spirits abound in places with water. It's our believe that leaving close to a water area also means we are inviting some unclean spirits into our lives. We call these creatures or spirits "Mami wata"
Flooding/Erosion
Flooding is a regular thing in the riverine area and can pose a lot of negative effects on people that leave close to the river bank.
Erosion can also occur which causes good part of the soil to be dragged away into the ocean.
Loud Noise
You can not be the only person living around the river, people from different works of life may happen to know about this cool and calm place and may decide to come for recreation there by causing people to shout, make noise, play outdoor and so on as they enjoy themselves.
Beware of Trespassers
Living in a riverine area is a confirmation that you are not all alone because people will always cross path with you. You will always find visitors maybe taking a leisure walk or something. Uninvited guests will always come to do a thing or two. The idea is that everyone will always come here to enjoy themselves even without your permission.
Pollution is serious
Some people take advantage of this environment to pollute by dumping trash, or waste in them. Even some go as far as disposing sewage in this body of water thereby rendering it unsafe to use, to drink or wash.
Living in a riverine area is a good idea and there are lots of interesting things to make it worthwhile. Aside the enjoyment part, you can basically make money by offering one or two services to people coming to visit. It's always advised too to have a strong do's and don'ts to guide people to have an environment well accommodating and safe.