What is the difference between drought affected area and flood affected area?
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Explanation:
An over-view about state-wise flood prone areas can be gained by checking the following table
State Area liable to Floods (million Ha.)
Uttar Pradesh 7.336
Bihar 4.26
Punjab 3.7
Rajasthan 3.26
Explanation:
Flood is a state of high water level along a river channel or on coast that leads to inundation of land which is normally submerged. River floodplains and coastal areas are the most hypersensitised to flooding; however, it is possible for flooding to occur in areas with unusually long periods of heavy rainfall. In this article, we are giving a brief summary on the Flood Prone Zones in India: Mitigation and Control Measures Warning which is very useful for the competitive examinations like UPSC-prelims, SSC, State Services, NDA, CDS, and Railways etc.