Date post: | 14-Jul-2015 |
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Some Facts ......
75% of the total rainfall in India is concentrated
over 4 months of Monsoon (June – September).
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 .
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.
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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.