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What are floods?
What are floods?
Flood is a significant increase in the water level resulting in partial or total inundation of a significant land area.
Floods can have various causes, including:
Floods can have various causes, including:
Long and heavy rainfall.
Sudden water runoff from melting snow.
River blockage caused by ice or debris.
Short but intense rainfall (in mountainous and highland rivers and streams).
The consequences of floods may include
The consequences of floods may include
Destroyed or damaged buildings.
Flooded and damaged roads.
Demolished bridges, railway lines, and power lines.
Damaged flood protection embankments and water facilities.
Landslides.
Environmental contamination of food and water supplies.
In case of a flood threat:
In case of a flood threat:
Listen to the radio and television to know what is happening and what recommendations are being made.
If possible, transport children and older people to a safe place.
Discuss with your family what to do in case of a flood and how to communicate with each other.
Show your family how to disconnect power, gas, and water.
Move valuable items to higher floors.
Prepare medicine, documents, and insurance in a place where they will not be threatened by water.
Gather food, water, flashlights, and blankets in a safe place.
Make sure your mobile phone is charged.
Move your vehicles from your property to a place where water cannot reach them.
Secure the building and prepare sandbags.
Prepare your pets (if you have any) for evacuation.
Secure toxic and corrosive substances.
Wait for the rescue team to arrive.
Floods 101 – National Geographic
Floods 101 – National Geographic
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