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Excess rain results in floods.


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Solution

The correct option is A True
  • Floods are the most frequent type of natural disaster and occur when an overflow of water submerges land that is usually dry.
  • Floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt, or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas.
  • Floods can cause widespread devastation, resulting in loss of life and damages to personal property and critical public health infrastructure.
  • This increased flow of water can cause soil erosion.
  • This can cause damage to humans, agricultural fields, animals, etc.,

Hence, the given statement is true. i.e., excess rain results in floods.


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