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- Causes of Flooding
- DeforestationDeforestation, in simple terms, means the felling and clearing of forest cover or tree plantations to accommodate agricultural, industrial or urban use. More, Inadequate Urban Planning, etc.
Flooding can be caused by any of the following factors:
1. Poor Drainage System or Lack of Culverts: Poor Drainage Systems are not able to take the pressure of huge water, accumulated due to heavy rain,
2. Breakdown of Dams and Embankments: When the dams are poorly constructed or maintained, they can easily collapse and this results in flooding.
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