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Series: Flash Flood

What is a flash flood?

Flooding that occurs unexpectedly in a normally dry
place, such as a city, flooding of this scale occurs
rapidly & without notice

What causes flash floods?

Natural causes of flash flood Anthropogenic causes

of flash flood
Cloudbursts
Rivers & streams that overflow Dam breaks & failures
their banks as a result of heavy Climate change
rains Mangroves & wetlands
A clogged or ineffective drainage destruction
system Deforestation
Glacier melting caused by volcanic
eruptions

Stormwater runoff transports pollutants &

garbage into rivers & seas
Destruction of roads, buildings, bridges, &
communication services
Residential & commercial areas have been
flooded, causing valuables to be damaged
Flash flood Farms are destroyed & livestock are
effects slaughtered

Built parks, gardens, & rooftop gardens to

absorb rainwater
Planning & construction of embankments
to aid in the diversion of water into open
land areas during heavy rains
How can we
Making flood plains & overflow areas along
rivers and streams
prevent flash
Creating proper urban drainage systems, floods?
as well as cleaning & unclogging drainage