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River Floods in Rainy Season

" Raging Waters: Understanding the Devastating Impact of Seasonal Floods and How to Mitigate the Effects" Floods during the rainy season occur due to a combination of factors, including heavy rainfall, melting snow, saturated soil, and inadequate drainage systems. When the amount of rain exceeds the capacity of the land to absorb it, rivers and their tributaries overflow, leading to floods. Here are some of the impacts and consequences of such floods: 1. Property damage: Floodwaters can submerge houses, businesses, and infrastructure, causing significant property damage. Furniture, vehicles, and equipment may be destroyed or rendered unusable. 2. Displacement of people: Floods can force people to evacuate their homes and seek temporary shelter in safer areas. This displacement disrupts their lives and can result in a humanitarian crisis if proper relief measures are not in place. 3. Loss of crops and livestock: Agricultural areas located near rivers are at risk of being flood...