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A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. They are the most common and widespread natural severe weather event. Floods can look very different because flooding covers anything from a few inches of water to several feet.

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Floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas. ... River floods are caused when consistent rain or snow melt forces a river to exceed capacity. Coastal floods are caused by storm surges associated with tropical cyclones and tsunami.

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Floods have large social consequences for communities and individuals. As most people are well aware, the immediate impacts of flooding include loss of human life, damage to property, destruction of crops, loss of livestock, and deterioration of health conditions owing to waterborne diseases.

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Modify homes and businesses to help them withstand floods. ...

Construct buildings above flood levels. ...

Tackle climate change. ...

Increase spending on flood defences. ...

Protect wetlands and introduce plant trees strategically

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NEW DELHI (AFP) - At least 30 people are dead or missing after flash floods hit southern India, reports said Saturday (Nov 20), with three buses washed away in one incident.At least 18 other people were still missing, media outlet The NewsMinute

Colombia – Floods
Disaster officials reported landslides and flooding after heavy rain in Pereira, Risaralda Department on 11 November 2021. Four houses were destroyed in a landslide in Danubio district and 3 people lost their lives as a result.

Bolivia – Deadly Flash Floods
The incident occurred on 12 November 2021 after heavy rainfall caused the Mercke and Mapiri rivers to break their banks in Larecaja province. Bolivia’s National Naval Hydrography Service reported that levels of the Mapiri river jumped by over 3 metres on 12 November.

Canada and USA – Hundreds Rescued or Evacuated After Floods
Rain hitting steep slopes in areas of southern British Columbia triggered numerous mudslides, floods and rockslides. Several roads were washed out or blocked with debris. As of 16 November Drive BC reported road closures in over 40 locations

Italy – 1 Dead, Many Rescued After Floods in Sardinia
Heavy rain of over 100 mm in 4 hours caused flooding in Sardinia, the Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea. At least 1 person has died and several injured.

India – Severe Floods and Landslides After Heavy Rain in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
A depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal brought heavy rainfall to parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India from 16 November 2021. At least 9 people have died in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu. Hundreds of people have been evacuated or rescued by police, military and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry.