what is difference between 2005 floods and 2019 flood in maharashtra
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The floods in Maharashtra in 2005 were natural but in 2019 it is because of no proper management of waste
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- The flood during 2005 in Maharashtra was caused because of receiving excessive rainfall.
- The average rainfall received in Maharashtra especially in Mumbai is 242.2 mm but on July 26, 2005, Mumbai received about 994 mm.
- Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra were paralyzed and normal life was seriously affected with water logging everywhere.
- A huge number of people died and huge damage to properties and natural wealth happened because of the record rainfall.
- The 2019 flood in Maharashtra was attributed to heavy rainfall as well as poor water resource management.
- Almost all the dams were filled in Maharashtra due to incessant rain but the release of water was not properly planned which lead to sudden release of water causing flash floods.
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