Flood Introduction Cause And Its Effect And Images Collection

Introduction:

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land.The word "flood" comes from the Old English flod a word common to Germanic languages.

Cause:

1. Heavy rains from monsoons.
2. Hurricanes and tropical depressions.
3. Foreign winds and warm rain affecting snow pack.
4. Unexpected drainage obstructions such as landslides, ice, or debris.
5. Accidental damage by workmen to tunnels or pipes.
6. Severe sea storms.

Effects:

Primary effects

Physical damage – damage to structures, including bridges, buildings, sewerage systems, roadways, and canals.

Secondary Effects

Water supplies – Contamination of water. Clean drinking water will become scarce.
Diseases – Unhygienic conditions. Spread of water-borne diseases.
Crops and food supplies – Shortage of food crops can be caused due to loss of entire harvest However, lowlands near rivers depend upon river silt deposited by floods in order to add nutrients to the local soil.
Trees – Non-tolerant species can die from suffocation.
Transport – Transport links destroyed, so hard to get emergency aid to those who need it.

Tertiary And Long -term Effects:

Economic – economic hardship due to temporary decline in tourism, rebuilding costs, food shortage leading to price increase, etc.

Images:

Flood's Image

Flood's Image

Flood's Image

Flood's Image

Flood's Image

Flood's Image

Flood's Image