A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. In the sense of “flowing water”, the word may also be applied to the inflow of the tide. Floods are an area of study of the discipline hydrology and are of significant concern in agriculture, civil engineering and public health. Flooding may occur as an overflow of water from water bodies,Continue reading
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Effects
Hundreds have been killed in different parts of the country and lakhs have been displaced after monsoon rains battered several states. Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala are among the worst-hit states.
DROUGHT AFTER FLOOD
A few days after receiving one of the highest rainfalls in a century, Kerala was caught under the threat of severe drought. Water level in wells, ponds and rivers have recorded lowest levels and some wells even collapsed. The water level in wells, especially in high ranges of Idukki district has come down by 20Continue reading “DROUGHT AFTER FLOOD”
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