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How are floods caused ?


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Floods:

  1. A flood can be described as the overflow of bodies of water beyond its natural boundaries and onto normally dry land.
  2. Causes of flood include:
  1. Heavy rains
  2. Breakage of dams or reservoirs
  3. River overflow
  4. Storm surges
  5. Ice and snow melts

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