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Assam Flood

The document outlines the major causes of floods in Assam, including seasonal flooding, high rainfall, riverbank erosion, tributary contributions, and climate change. It also discusses the impacts of flooding on agriculture, infrastructure, health, and ecosystems, highlighting issues such as crop damage, waterborne diseases, and biodiversity loss. The information emphasizes the significant risks and challenges posed by flooding in the region.

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Assam Flood

The document outlines the major causes of floods in Assam, including seasonal flooding, high rainfall, riverbank erosion, tributary contributions, and climate change. It also discusses the impacts of flooding on agriculture, infrastructure, health, and ecosystems, highlighting issues such as crop damage, waterborne diseases, and biodiversity loss. The information emphasizes the significant risks and challenges posed by flooding in the region.

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FLOODS

IN
Presented to you by Group-1;
Mharen, Ilsa, and Vantsuthung
Major
causes
of
Assam
flood
5 major causes of floods are:

• Seasonal Flooding
• High Rainfall
• Riverbank Erosion
• Tributary
Contributions
1. Seasonal 2. High 3. Tributary 4. Climate The 5
Rainfall: Contributions: Change
Flooding:
Assam The numerous Impact: major
The river
experiences receives tributaries of the
Brahmaputra can
Changes in
precipitation
causes
heavy flow intense
during the rainfall, which also swell rapidly,
contributing to
patterns and of
monsoon increases the glacial melt in
season, leading volume of overall river the Himalayas floods
water in the volume and flood affect river
to overflow
and flooding in Brahmaputra, conditions. flow and flood in
frequency.
surrounding
areas.
exacerbating
flood risks.
Assam
THE IMPACT OF
FLOOD IN
ASSAM ARE:
Agriculture:
•Crop Damage: Floodwaters can
submerge fields, leading to loss of crops
and affecting food security.
•Soil Erosion: Erosion can degrade soil
quality, reducing agricultural
productivity over time.
•Infrastructure:
•Roads and Bridges: Flooding can
damage or destroy essential infrastructure,
disrupting transportation and accessibility.
•Buildings: Homes and public buildings
can be inundated, leading to displacement
and economic loss.
Health:
•Waterborne Diseases: Flooding can
lead to outbreaks of diseases like cholera
and dysentery due to contaminated water
sources.
•Displacement and Trauma: Flooding
can cause significant mental health issues
and trauma for affected communities.
Ecosystems:
Biodiversity Loss: Floods can disrupt
local ecosystems, affecting wildlife
habitats and leading to biodiversity
loss.
Altered Species Composition:
Changes in water levels and sediment
can favor some species over others,
leading to shifts in local biodiversity.

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