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What are the Precautions of flood in detail/brief

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Answered by NutanR17
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Elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel if susceptible to floodingInstall check valves in sewer traps to prevent floodwater from backing up into your home.Seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds to avoid seepage.

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Flood➫ An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

♦ It can also be overflow of mud flow caused by buildup of water underground.

♦ It is a natural process, but mankind's activities affect flooding.

♦ It occur at irregular intervals and vary in size, area of extent , and duration.

➧ Causes Of Floods:-
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❱ Heavy Rains
❱ Broken Dams
❱ 0verflowing Rivers
❱ A Lack of Vegetation
❱ Melting Snow and Ice
❱ Urban Drainage Basins
❱ Storm Surges & Tsunamis
❱ Channels with Steep Sides

➧ Effects Of Floods:-
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❱ It effect on the economy, environment and people.

❱ It  can also contaminate drinking water and lead to diseases.

❱ It destroy several buildings & Houses.

❱ It caused massive leakage in nuclear plants.

➧ Precautions Of Floods:-
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❱ Seek higher ground.

❱ Be ready to evacuate.

❱ Stay away from power lines & electrical wires.

❱ Be aware of flash flood areas such as canals, streams & drainage channels.

➧ Prevention Of Floods:-
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❱ Construct buildings above Flood levels.

❱ Tackle climate change.

❱ Increase spending on flood defences.

❱ Restore rivers to their natural courses.

❱ Introduce water storage areas.

❱ Protect wetlands and introduce plant trees strategically.

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