INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
About Floods
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What is a Flood?
A flood is an overflow of water that submerges
land that is normally dry. It can occur due to
heavy rainfall, overflowing rivers, storm surges,
or other factors.
River
Flooding also called riverine and fluvial floods
• Occur when rivers overflow their banks due to heavy rainfa
snowmelt, or dam failures.
Coastel
Floods happen in coastal areas
• Caused by storm surges, high tides, or tsunamis, happens i
Floods can be classified into various
flooding coastal areas and low-lying land.
type based on their causes,
characteristics, and impacts.
River Flooding Flash
Floods A rapid flooding of low lying
• areas
A flash flood is a sudden transformation of a small stream
Coastel Floods into a violent waterway after heavy rain or rapid snowmelt
Flash Floods Urban Floods take place in urban regions
•
Occur in urban areas due to heavy rainfall
overwhelming drainage systems and sewer networks.
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Causes of
floods
Natural
Causes
Heavy rainfall, snowmelt, and
storm surges are natural causes of
flooding.
1. Heavy Rainfall
2. Snowmelt
3. Storm Surges
Human-Induced
Causes
Deforestation, urbanization, and dam failures
contribute to human-induced flooding.
Deforestation Urbanization Dam Failures
Flood
Preparednes
s
Being prepared for floods is crucial to minimize risks and
ensure safety.
• Identify Flood Risks
Determine your flood risk by considering location, elevation, and history of floods.
1
• Create a Food Plan
Develop an emergency plan, including evacuation routes, communication
2 protocols, and emergency supplies.
• Secure your privacy
Elevate valuables, install flood barriers, and ensure proper drainage to protect
3 your property.
Flood
Response and
Rescue
During a flood, prompt response and rescue efforts are
crucial to save lives and protect property.
Evacuation Communication
• Safely evacuate affected • Stay informed through official channels
areas as directed by authorities. and communicate with loved ones
First Aid Shelter
• Provide immediate • Seek safe shelter in designated
medical attention evacuation centers or higher ground.
to injured individuals.
Conclusion
Floods are a
natural hazard that
can cause
significant damage
and disruption. By
understanding the
causes, impacts,
and preparedness
measures, we can
mitigate risks and
build resilience to
As for the
project,
We make it relates to the topic (Floods) and
realistic as much as possible .
We use a pair of scissors, glue sticks, hot glue
gun, LEGOs, air dry clay , paints, paintbrushes,
cardboards, foam, foamboard, wool, wooden
sticks, school supplies and toy models.
Cardboard house,
Made from Cardboard
and paints. Mini Electric pole
stock,
Made from wooden
sticks and wool
The ground,
Mini lifesaver boats,
Made with
Made from Foam
foamboard and we
paint it
Tiny people(Lego mans)
Made from LEGOs and Mini land transports,
air dry clay Mini rice and curry to Toy cars or models of
help people in danger, cars from our
Made from foam
Appreciatio
nThank you for your attention.
We hope this presentation has
provided valuable insights into
floods and the importance of
preparedness
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