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Floods
Floods

Floods are a natural phenomenon. They cause
tremendous havoc to human life and property
but are sometimes also a blessing in disguise
because they bring alluvial soil which is
essential for crops. This is a great benefit
compared to the havoc it creates.

Floods are natural calamities and occur regularly
in certain low lying area. The unexpected flood
causes great misery. The rush of water
demolishes houses and destroys homes. It
inundates large areas under cultivation, wrecks
public services and makes the life of the
survivors miserable. Sometimes man is
prepared for it and has learned to take
advantage of floods to enrich their soil, trap fish
and more logs of wood.

Floods, however have always brought out the
best in men. Men organize rescue and relief
activities for strangers without expectation of
personal gain. Voluntary organizations organize
relief camps and provide medical facilities.
Floods bring out the best in men to the surface.
People throughout the world make collections
and airlift relief materials to the victims.

The increasing incidence of floods can be

reduced by construction of dams and
catchments areas. These activities cannot be
carried out by a single man, but can be achieved
only by the Government as these require
colossal resources, organization and manpower.

Every single man can contribute to prevent flood
by planting trees and preventing denudation of
vegetable plots. Forestation is one of the best
alternatives to arrest floods.