Which of these natural calamities is associated with heavy rainfall?
A
Earthquake
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B
Famine
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C
Drought
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D
Flood
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Solution
The correct option is D Flood A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. Flooding occurs most commonly from heavy rainfall when natural watercourses do not have the capacity to convey excess water.