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Floods: Causes and Impacts Explained

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Floods: Causes and Impacts Explained

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Floods, the most common sort of natural disaster, take place when an

excess of water submerges normally dry ground. Floods are frequently


brought on by prolonged periods of heavy rain, quick snowmelt, storm
surges from tropical cyclones, or tsunamis in coastal locations.
Floods can wreak havoc across a large area, killing people, damaging
private property, and damaging vital public health facilities. Over 2
billion people worldwide were impacted by floods between 1998 and
2017. The population groups most susceptible to flooding include those
that reside in floodplains, in non-flood proof structures, lack access
to warning systems, or are unaware of the risk of flooding (WHO,
2022).

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Rivers, streams, and drainage systems all naturally experience


flooding. When drainage systems are full and the rivers and streams
are unable to hold the extra water produced by extreme weather, it
happens. The drainage canals then overtop their natural or man-made
banks, allowing water to infiltrate the nearby areas and cause
flooding. Additionally, human activities that harm the environment,
such as sand mining, deforestation, and improper rubbish disposal,
raise the risk of flooding (NEMO, 2022).

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