Flooding refers to the overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain, rapid snowmelt, or the overflow of rivers and streams.

Floods can cause extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and agriculture, disrupt transportation, and pose risks to human lives and ecosystems.

1. Heavy rainfall that causes too much water.


2. Rivers overflowing when there is too much water.


3. Storms pushing water from the sea to land.


4. Bad drainage systems that do not remove water.


5. Cutting down trees that help absorb water.


6. More buildings and roads that stop water from flowing.

1. Upgrade and maintain urban and rural drainage networks.


2. Restrict construction in flood-prone areas and plan land use carefully.


3. Plant trees and protect natural vegetation to absorb water and stabilize soil.


4. Build and maintain dams, levees, and reservoirs to control river flows.


5. Develop strategies to deal with changing weather patterns and extreme events.


6. Educate communities about flood risks and sustainable practices.


7. Establish plans for evacuation, emergency shelters, and rapid response to floods.