the effects
Floods can be very money and time consuming. Once a flood occurs it is very hard to clean up. Scientists can predict when they will happen by using flood.
Primary Effects
Some primary effects would include damage to structures bridges, buildings, sewerage systems, roadways etc.
Secondary Effects
Secondary effects include damage in water supplies. For example the flood would bring in dirty water and contaminate the water, so drinking water would become scare. Another secondary effect would be diseases. For example unhygienic conditions, which means people would become sick from all the unclean surroundings Also another damage would be crops and food supplies. There would be a shortage of food due to the lost of an entire farming harvest. In addition to secondary effect would be transport. Transport links would be destroyed, making it hard to get emergency aid to those who need it.
Tertiary and Long-term events
Tertiary and long-term events include economic disruptions. For example there would be economic hardship due to a temporary decline to tourism Also rebuilding costs would go through the roof and and there would be many food shortage leading to price increase. Lastly this type of event would include psychological problems. Flooding can be highly traumatic for individuals, in particular when death, injury and loss of property occurs.
Primary Effects
Some primary effects would include damage to structures bridges, buildings, sewerage systems, roadways etc.
Secondary Effects
Secondary effects include damage in water supplies. For example the flood would bring in dirty water and contaminate the water, so drinking water would become scare. Another secondary effect would be diseases. For example unhygienic conditions, which means people would become sick from all the unclean surroundings Also another damage would be crops and food supplies. There would be a shortage of food due to the lost of an entire farming harvest. In addition to secondary effect would be transport. Transport links would be destroyed, making it hard to get emergency aid to those who need it.
Tertiary and Long-term events
Tertiary and long-term events include economic disruptions. For example there would be economic hardship due to a temporary decline to tourism Also rebuilding costs would go through the roof and and there would be many food shortage leading to price increase. Lastly this type of event would include psychological problems. Flooding can be highly traumatic for individuals, in particular when death, injury and loss of property occurs.
flood recovery
The picture above shows a town being cleaned up after a flood.
Floods cause irreparable damage to many homes, cities, and the environment. Once the water level has lowered, or recedes. cleaning can be extremely costly. Government assistance and the work of caring volunteers helps communities recover.
After a Flood
Floodwater usually cause enormous damage. The water is contaminated with raw sewage and very dangerous floating debris, such as nails and sharp broken glass. Fallen power lines can also, charge floodwater's electrocuting anyone who tries to walk in them. Flood and water that come in contact with floodwater's becomes wastefully contaminated, so emergency crew, advise everyone to boil their water for at least five minutes to make sure it is safe for you to use. Many large things such as roads and bridges become damaged and must be repaired, so it is common for cities to stay evacuated while the construction is underway. Also, farmers need to replant crops that have been damaged.
Benefits
Floods can be deadly or bring benefits to the city. It can recharge ground water, make soil more fertile and it can even provide nutrients in which it is deficient.
Loss
Floods can damage peoples homes, keepsakes, and can also take the life's of loved one.
Floods cause irreparable damage to many homes, cities, and the environment. Once the water level has lowered, or recedes. cleaning can be extremely costly. Government assistance and the work of caring volunteers helps communities recover.
After a Flood
Floodwater usually cause enormous damage. The water is contaminated with raw sewage and very dangerous floating debris, such as nails and sharp broken glass. Fallen power lines can also, charge floodwater's electrocuting anyone who tries to walk in them. Flood and water that come in contact with floodwater's becomes wastefully contaminated, so emergency crew, advise everyone to boil their water for at least five minutes to make sure it is safe for you to use. Many large things such as roads and bridges become damaged and must be repaired, so it is common for cities to stay evacuated while the construction is underway. Also, farmers need to replant crops that have been damaged.
Benefits
Floods can be deadly or bring benefits to the city. It can recharge ground water, make soil more fertile and it can even provide nutrients in which it is deficient.
Loss
Floods can damage peoples homes, keepsakes, and can also take the life's of loved one.