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</html>";s:4:"text";s:24330:"Flooding immediately destroys lives and properties. Almost all dams had been opened since the water level had risen close to overflow level due to heavy rainfall, flooding local low-lying areas. This causes them to spill water over their banks, and eventually, the water starts flowing over the adjacent land causing floods. The Bengal famine of 1943 was one of the most devastating famines in history and claimed approximately 2.1-3 million lives. Other areas in the county can be subject to flooding as well. Blockage in the Drains: Blocked drains are the primary cause for the floods in urban areas, especially in metros.For instance, failure of the drainage system is believed to be one of the primary causes behind the Chennai floods in December 2015 that led to the death of more than 400 people. Know what are the solutions for floods in Assam. It flooded the Chorabari Lake. 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Increase in the inflow of water into rivers and lakes is caused by heavy rainfall that occurs at some point along their course with the heaviest effects being felt downstream where the river starts to flatten out and slow down. Types of floods About 73.06% of Bihar's geographical area, ie 68,800 square kilometres (26,600 sq mi) out of 94,160 square kilometres (36,360 sq mi), is flood affected. It may also be caused by man-made factors. The simplest explanation for flooding is heavy rains. Causes of floods. Researchers zero in on the large-scale meteorological processes driving extreme precipitation events in the hot, arid desert region. Sometimes if a dam breaks, it suddenly releases a large amount of water. Heavy rains, landslides, overflowing rivers, cyclones and tsunamis cause floods in India. The cause of flooding also varies by geographical location. A flood occurs when water covers an area of land that normally is dry. Flooding in Cumbria December 2015 Heavy rainfall from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December led to widespread flooding in Cumbria and across other parts of northern Britain. In this video we examine some of the most common causes of flooding. Geography can also make an area more likely to flood. Flood is natural calamities that bring a great disaster and destruction of both man and nature. Tewkesbury is situated in Gloucestershire, see Figure 10, and was the worst affected part of the county when the floods hit in July 2007. In some places it rains almost throughout the year whereas in other places it might rain for only a few days. Take the Boxing Day floods of 2015, for example. Floods and cyclones are a part of life in Australia. If there happened to be a flood in your area, protecting your home could end up saving you a lot of money as well as the stress and hassle. General floods can be predicted in advance, except in the case of flash floods. Floods cause significant amounts oferosion to coasts, leading to more frequent flooding if not repaired. Floods cause billions in damages every year. Whenever flooding takes place, there is the possibility of loss of life, hardship to people, and extensive damage to property. This is because flooding can carry bridges, cars, houses, and even people. Flooding also destroys crops and can wipe away trees and other important structures on land. There are many ways to prevent flooding … It also reached Pittsburgh, where it was known as the Great Pittsburgh Flood of 1936. Losses occur due to damage to both the structure and contents of buildings. Shrewsbury flood barriers going up as heavy rain causes chaos for commuters in Shropshire and Mid Wales. 7. Causes of flood in sundarban 2 See answers rajesh6073 rajesh6073 "By absorbing some of the force of wind and waves and serving as a flood barrier, mangroves can lessen the damage caused by cyclones and other storms. A commonly overlooked cause of flooding is often as simple as a storm drain blocked by debris. A flood is an overflowing of water beyond its normal limits, usually over land that is normally dry. Rescue efforts are underway to help people trapped by rising floodwaters in … Rain causes inland flooding in two ways. The floods has resulted in at least 70 deaths caused by collapsed buildings, mudslides and sinkholes. CHENNAI : A to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), the Chennai floods of 2015 could have been avoided if the Public Works … For example, areas near rivers and cities are often at risk for flash floods. Many of those who died had been crushed under debris caused by landslides. It increases CO2 concentration in atmosphere and contributes to global warming. River flooding occurs when water levels in rivers, lakes, and streams rise and overflow … One example is when water mains break such as the one that occurred in July of 2014 on the UCLA campus in the United States that caused water to gush out into the surrounding area at 75,000 gallons per minute. The torrential rains cause the soil to erupt vertically and cause a landslide. There are many different types and causes of flooding. The tsunamis, hurricanes and earthquakes, which hit parts of Asia and the Americas in 2004/2005 are some examples of natural disasters in past few years and floods in the parts of Uttarakhand is a recent example of the destruction caused due to these natural calamities. Flooding is usually caused when a volume of water within a water body, such as a lake, overflows outside it. The causes of poverty may vary with respect to nation, region, and in comparison with other countries at the global level. Common causes of coastal flooding are Other than that, thedestruction of farms has cause the increase of vegetable price. Floods in the southern Indian state of Kerala killed more than 410 people since June 2018 in what local officials said was the worst flooding in 100 years. Flooding of urban areas can result in significant damage to private property, including homes and businesses. People get displaced and may have to evacuate to higher ground where their lives are at risk as long as the waters remain on a certain level. Editor's note: This article was originally published on 10 July. Rainfall is almost always to blame for inland floods. Elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel if susceptible to flooding ; Install check valves in sewer traps to prevent floodwater from backing up into your home. The Short Answer: Severe flooding is caused by atmospheric conditions that lead to heavy rain or the rapid melting of snow and ice. Fluvial, or riverine flooding, occurs when excessive rainfall over an extended period of time causes a river to exceed its capacity. The causes of flood were blamed on a stationary front or called tail-end of a cold front and wind convergence. We also look at major floods in history and recent floods in the news. Flood is usually a result of natural causes. Reasons for Floods: The main reasons for floods in India are listed below. Flood is a state of high water level along a river channel or on coast that leads to inundation of land, which is not normally submerged. Causes of floods To understand how floods are caused, the extent to which they can be considered as "acts of God" and how the activities of man can make floods more or less severe, read this comprehensive guide here. Flooding is usually caused when a volume of water within a water body, such as a lake, overflows outside it. River Flooding This occurs when a river or stream overflows its natural banks and inundates normally dry land. Economic loss: The occurrence and strength of floods and droughts affecting the economy. Flood effect can change the feature of land areas permanently. Sometimes if a dam breaks, it suddenly releases a large amount of water. Causes of Inland Flooding . Many rivers are in … Causes . Causes and Effects of Floods. The Cause and Effect of Floods. Floods are caused by many things. Many times it rains too much, other times a dam breaks; however, the effects of floods devastating. Floods can cause environmental losses as well and economical losses, land is washed away, homes are ruined, and people sometimes even die. During the 2019 Easter weekend, the coastal city of Durban, South Africa, experienced severe flooding, caused by torrential rain brought on by a steep upper air trough, which deepened into low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere, and impacted the city and its surrounding areas starting 18 April 2019. According to one study, approximately 41 million U.S. residentsare at risk fro… The result is that some of the water travels to land, and 'floods' the area.Many rivers are in … https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010–2011_Queensland_floods It can also be caused by heavy snow melt and ice jams. The damage from a river flood can be widespread as the overflow affects smaller rivers downstream, often causing dams and dikes to break and swamp nearby areas. Encroachment in forest lands and water bodies is another main reason that causes flood in the state. How to Prevent Flooding. Floods can also contaminate drinking water and lead to diseases.They are often caused by rivers, but overflowing lakes and seas can also cause flooding. ADVERTISEMENTS: The peculiar nature of India’s climate, dominated by monsoons, causes situations where drought and floods may affect different pockets at the same time of year. Human causes. Kerala received heavy monsoon rainfall, which was about 116% more than the usual rain fall in Kerala, on the mid-evening of 8 August, resulting in dams filling to their maximum capacities; in the first 48 hours of rainfall the state received 310 mm (12 in) of rain. Shrewsbury flood barriers going up as heavy rain causes chaos for commuters in Shropshire and Mid Wales. High tide combined with a stormy weather and low atmospheric pressure is one of the main causes of flooding in coastal regions. Short term causes Opening of the Chembarambakkam lake too late & too much: While rain waters did cause flooding, the unexpected and extremely swift water level raise came from the opening of the biggest lake in Chennai in the middle of the night. ENCROACHMENT. Short term causes Opening of the Chembarambakkam lake too late & too much: While rain waters did cause flooding, the unexpected and extremely swift water level raise came from the opening of the biggest lake in Chennai in the middle of the night. In any flooding or potential flooding event, the following actions should be taken: Protecting your home. Assam floods: 26 lakh people affected as heavy rains cause deluge, Tripura, Meghalaya also affected Deluge has claimed lives of at least 11 people … Cloudburst, landslides and snowfall were some of the natural causes of the 2013 flood. The biggest flood of the first half of the 20th century was the St. Patrick's Day Flood of March 1936. Floods are common natural disasters that can affect millions of people around the world. Global warming is the temperature of Earth's surface, oceans and atmosphere going up over ten to thousands of years. Floods are natural hydrological phenomena and occur after some meteorological events like intense or prolonged rainfall spells or unusually high coastal estuarine waters due to storm surges etc. The consequences of flooding can be devastating. This results in traffic jams and traffic diversions resulting in … Besides,the Himalayas are young hills, and they are still rising and among the most active earthquake zones across the world. Causes of floods Flooding is usually caused when a volume of water within a water body, such as a lake, overflows outside it.Sometimes if a dam breaks, it suddenly releases a large amount of water. Causes of Floods. Philosophical perspectives, and especially historical perspectives, including some factors at a micro and macro level can be considered in understanding these causes. In some cases, natural blockages at river mouths, including storm surge and high tides, can also cause localised flooding of estuaries and coastal lake systems. Causes of floods. Heavy Concentrated Rainfall: India receives a high average rainfall for a country of its size. Sometimes, […] The flooding resulted from some exceptionally high rainfall totals across the Cumbrian fells, exceeding 300mm and breaking existing UK rainfall records. Cyclones, also known as hurricanes or typhoons, are primarily caused by high ocean temperatures, broad-scale wind systems and clustered thunderstorms, which liberate the heat energy from the ocean surface and transfer it to the cyclone. Storm surges can flood areas around … Human factors contribute to flooding through Decrease in conveyance of the river channels owing to build up of river debris, restriction of waterways, dumping of mineral, wastes and rubbish, and Mining and other industries altering water regimes. Meltwater from the Himalayas is also a significant input. Need probe into cause of Maharashtra floods, says NCP MP Supriya Sule “NCP will insist on a detailed investigation to ascertain what led to the floods in Maharashtra,” Sule said. The … Floods in Assam - Find the major reasons, causes, effects of floods in Assam state. Serious flooding has wreaked havoc in parts of Mozambique, as houses collapsed in many areas. Causes There are many causes of flood in India but the most… Among the man-made reasons, the key cause of floods in Assam region is releasing of water from dams situated uphill. Floods are natural hydrological phenomena and occur after some meteorological events like intense or prolonged rainfall spells or unusually high coastal estuarine waters due to storm surges etc. Deforestation can cause the climate to become extreme in nature. Floods have continued to be a concern for Johnstown, which had major flooding in 1894, 1907, 1924, 1936, and 1977. They destroy houses and buildings, and carry soil away from valuable farming land. What are the effects of flood? Dry land affected by drought. Annual Deposition of Silt: The Kosi, the Tista, the Torsa and a number of other rivers drain large … Introduction Flood refers to the overflow of huge amount of water into the dry lands causing severe destruction. Constructions on flood plains, concretisation and plastic pollution are causes behind the repeated flooding, say activists. Floods affected large part of North Himalayan state of Uttrarakhand. We will explain floods causes effects and prevention by using different types of flood defence systems. It is important to know how natural floods occur as well as the most common causes of flooding so you can protect yourself and your property. 2020 Assam floods refers to the significant flood event of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian north-eastern state of Assam and coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic.Initial flooding started in May 2020 due to heavy rainfall affecting 30,000 and destroying crops across 5 districts. Here we investigate what causes floods. Flooding normally occurs during the monsoon season from June to September. Bihar makes up 16.5% of India's flood affected area and 22.1% of India's flood affected population. Sometimes the rate at which water flows into a river or a lake exceeds the rate at which water exits these water bodies. What Are The Main Causes Of Droughts? It can happen with steady rainfall over several days or it can happen because of a short and intense period of rainfall. Cockermouth is located at the rivers' confluence. It is written mainly for insurance companies, builders and other professionals and talks mostly of flooding in UK. By Nick Humphreys Shrewsbury News Published: Jun … Causes and consequences of … More rain, sleet, hail, and snow can occur where there are moist, low-pressure air systems. Therefore, coastal flooding and storm surge are not inland floods. Most common in late winter and early spring, river flooding can result from heavy rainfall, rapidly melting snow, or ice jams. It was widely reported in the media, particularly images of the Abbey which became surrounded by flood water, see Figure 11. Essay on Flood: Causes, Consequences and Prevention – Essay 4 (400 Words) Introduction: Flood is one of the recurring natural disasters which is an outcome of above average rainfall and accumulation of excessive water in every living area. On 13th January 2011 major flooding occurred throughout most of the Brisbane River catchment, most severely in Toowoomba and the Lockyer Creek catchment (where 23 people drowned), the Bremer River catchment and in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland. Flash floods are extremely dangerous. It also leads to loss of future markets for ecotonism. Damage to bridges and roads left over 70,000 pilgrims and tourists trapped in various places,of whom, many were rescued. Floods December 2010. Mumbai as mentioned before is the financial capital of India, these floods cause huge heavy damages to Indian economy along with these they also cause a huge loss of life property and cattle, giving rise to diseases and emotional disturbances for those who survived. The flooding comes as the rest of Italy also faces heavy rains and flooding, which have toppled trees and killed 11 people in related incidents across the country, BBC News reports. The impact of flooding can include destruction of housing, crops, cattle and people. Floods are categorized into natural and artificial floods in terms of their causes. We've put together a list of some of the common health risks and hazards, and advice on how to avoid them. The most important one though relates to the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere as this is what creates precipitation. The result is that some of the water travels to land, and 'floods' the area. Here, we shall discuss the various causes of floods. Unregulated release of water floods the Assam plains, leaving thousands of people homeless every year. As you all know few days back the Northern Indian states-Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, and their adjoining areas have experienced heavy rainfall that triggered devastating floods and landslides.As of 21 June 2013, more than 1,000 people have died with many more missing. It can be caused by a wide number of reasons and we look here at the causes and the effects of flooding rivers. It causes huge damage to life and property. This can be due to a couple of reasons. Coastal flooding is the inundation of land areas along the coast by seawater. Floods are categorized into natural and artificial floods in terms of their causes. Flood Precautions. The amount of rainfall received by an area varies from one place to another depending on the location of the place. Definition and characteristics. The quick melting of the snow from the Kedarnath Mountain, 6 km from the temple caused a huge damage. Hurricanes bring destructive storm surges, which can quickly uplift shore water by up to several meters. Flooding due to very high tides occurs in coastal areas. Heavy Rains: To most of the flooding cases, the rain is the leading contributor and contributing to … There are many different causes leading to flooding. and as a result, led to significant flooding. Insurance of the structure and its contents against flooding can reduce the impacts of floods … Heavy downpour and floods have left at least 43 people dead in the state of Maharashtra, leading to a mass evacuation of over three lakh people. The most immediate floods effect would be the destruction of homes. failure of dams, levels, retention ponds, or other structures that contained the water. Many rivers are in … Benefits. Average temperatures today are about 1 °C (1.8 °F) higher than before people started burning a lot of coal around 1750. No matter where you live, you are … Article shared by. The main reasons are the high floods are excessive rainfall within small duration in small catchments and continuous rainfall of several days in bigger catchments. Many other causes – quarrying, mining, illegal repurposing of forests, and high-rise building constructions – were man-made, controllable factors that the state chose to brush aside. One area might receive a lot of rain and won’t flood while in other areas the same amount of rainfall can wreak havoc, destroying homes, businesses and the natural environment. Steps to be taken by Government to prevent floods … The convectional rainfall of the monsoon is added to by relief rainfall caused by the Himalayas. http://imstuck.wix.com/imstuckgcserevisionCauses of Flooding - How Are Floods Caused? Over an extended time period, there may also be increased mortality due to infectious disease 1, 9, 10, 11. READ FULL STORY A flood happens when water from a river , lake , or ocean overflows onto the land around it . Floods can be caused by a breaking or failure of infrastructure that can cause large quantities of water to flood a local area. https://www.thebalance.com/mississippi-river-flooding-3305663 Because drought is defined as a deficit in water supply, it can be caused by a number of factors. Some 56,200 claims have been received by insurers with payouts totalling $2.55 billion. While the risk of flooding is much lower in certain areas, the right combination of causes and conditions can still lead to serious flooding that can result in property damage. For the first time in the state's histor… The most common type of flooding is when rivers flood following heavy rainfall. Types of floods Floods, that imply a large amount of water rising and then spreading across a region, are one of the most common causes of natural disasters in India.Heavy rains and landslides in India cause as much as 58 per cent of all disaster loss in the country. It is one of the deadliest disasters to hit the country in the 2010s decade. Droughts often give rise to famines that can lead to the loss of millions of lives. The Congress did not actually appropriate any funds for the project until the 1937 flood which threatened, but spared the city and went on to devastate the Ohio River Valley. In addition, urban flooding is often too localized to trigger a federal disaster declaration, even when it causes relatively large amounts of damage and disruption. Yet, there is a commonality amongst these causes. Droughts are a type of natural disaster that involves below-average precipitation or a severe water supply shortage over a sustained period of time. Flash flooding, otherwise known as overland flooding, can occur almost anywhere there is a relatively short, intense burst of rainfall such as during a … What Causes Flash Floods in the Middle East? 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