About
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods can result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges, overflows of rivers, and dam failure. Floods can be dangerous.
Possible Cause
Deforestation is the purposeful clearing of forested land. Throughout history and into modern times, forests have been razed to make space for agriculture and animal grazing, and to obtain wood for fuel, manufacturing, and construction. Deforestation has greatly altered landscapes around the world.
Possible Effects
Floods have large social consequences for communities and individuals. As most people are well aware, the immediate impacts of flooding include. Drowning is often top of mind when it comes to health risks of flooding.
Solution
Preventing floods involves proper urban planning, proper sea-wall construction, and proper home-building practices. Even with all of the prevention that goes into modern infrastructure, there are many cases where prevention just doesn't cut it.