Flood

Overflow of water is called flood. Usually we have to face flood every year. During the monsoon, the rivers in our country overflow. Floods sweep over agricultural fields and destroys crops due to heavy rain.

Floods may occur because of deforestation, heavy rain, glacial lake out burst and overgrazing. These are the major factors of flood. Sometimes flood is caused due to the destruction of dams and sometimes because of landslide in the river which blocks the flow of water.
Aquatic animals are also killed by floods. It directly affects negatively on the natural balance. Floods damage buildings and other constructions. They cause diff types of epidemic diseases and affect natural vegetation adversely.
To reduce the probability of flood and its effects, reforestation should be done on naked and barren lands and riversides. The flow of water can be diverted by making dams and channels. Those glacial lands which are possible to burst, should be identified and drained out.

At the end, by making embankments of the rivers, we can reduce human casualties and property loss from floods. As well, natural disaster are closely attributed to human activities so we should be educated and more concerned and should be responsible to save the natural beauty which is our main property.