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noun. (Netherlands) series of dams and drainage systems designed to isolate and dam the Zuiderzee, an inlet of the North Sea. A flood happens when water overflows or soaks land that is normally dry. There are few places on Earth where people don’t need to be concerned about flooding.
A flood is an overflow of water ( or rarely other fluids) that submerges land that is usually dry. [1] In the sense of "flowing water", the word may also be applied to the inflow of the tide. Floods are of significant concern in agriculture, civil engineering and public health.
4 de abr. de 2019 · Learn about different kinds of floods and what causes them, from excessive rain to climate change. Find out how floods affect people, property, and the environment, and how to prepare and prevent them.
Find out how WHO responds to floods and their health impacts, such as disease outbreaks, food safety, drowning and chemical releases. Access fact sheets, publications, infographics, videos and news on floods.
18 de abr. de 2023 · HIGHLIGHTS. As of 13 April, the National Civil Defence Institute (INDECI) reports that the floods have affected 246,813 people and left another 42,136 people homeless across the country,...
21 de mar. de 2024 · Learn how to prepare for and respond to floods from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems. Find out the warning signs, safe shelter, evacuation options, clean up tips and medical care for floods.
Flooding can contaminate water and make you sick. Learn more about floods at National Geographic. Flood safety tips from the Nat Geo Kids book Extreme Weather by Thomas Kostigen. Learn about...
