Flood

Some Facts ......

75% of the total rainfall in India is concentrated

over 4 months of Monsoon (June – September).

12% of the country’s land area is prone to flood.

40 million hectares of land in India is affected

by flood.

Gangetic and Brahmaputra basins are the most

flood prone areas.

States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal,

Assam and Orissa are mostly affected by floods.

India accounts for one fifth of the global death

count due to flood.

The word "flood" comes from theOld English flod . A flood occurswhen water flows or rises aboveand beyond its normal place orcourse. The danger this causes topeople and buildings is called theflood .

River Bank Erosion.

Change in river course

and Floods in main and

tributary rivers.

High Rainfall.

Types of Flood

Riverine Flood Coastal Flood

Flash floods usually

result from intense

storms dropping

large amounts of

rain within a brief

period, dam burst

or melting of snow.

Floods also

occur due to lack

of proper

drainage system.

This kind of flood

is known as

Urban Flood.

This Map shows the main river of the world which gets flooded

frequently.

This Map shows the areas affected by floods in India.

Precautions

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Precautions

Your emergency supplies kit to Include : -

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Fill your clean water containers.

Review your emergency plans and supplies.

Tune in the radio or television for weather updates.

Put livestock and family pets in a safe area. Take only

essential items with you.

If you have time, turn off the gas, electricity, and water.

Disconnect appliances to prevent electrical shock when

power is restored.

PrecautionsDuring a Flood : -