Flood is a fierce form of nature. When there is no rain, there is a famine. When it rains heavily, rivers flood. The flood water spreads far and wide. Sometimes a dam built on a river breaks due to heavy rains. When the dam breaks, the nature of the flood becomes even more severe.
In our country, rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Ghaghara, Godavari, Narmada, etc. often get severe floods during the rainy season. Due to the strong current of the flood, big trees get uprooted and start flowing. The flood waters spread to the surrounding villages and cities. The kutcha houses in the villages collapse. The standing crops in the fields are destroyed.
The animals trapped in the flood get washed away in the water. People surrounded by floods try to save their lives by climbing high dunes and big trees. People take refuge in safe places to avoid floods. Floods cause huge loss of life and property. Hundreds of human and animal lives are lost. Due to the collapse of houses, people became homeless and started craving for grain. Floods break roads and uproot railway tracks. This stops the traffic.
When the flood waters recede, mud gets deposited in many places. Dirt is visible all around. This creates the risk of spreading deadly diseases. The government provides immediate assistance to the flood victims. Social organizations also come forward to help.
The volunteers of these organizations get involved in helping the flood victims. Food and drink are transported by boats and helicopters to the flood-affected people. The charitable organizations distribute clothes and blankets etc. to the affected people.
With such help, the flood victims get a lot of help. In the days of destruction, sorrow and despair, this ointment of humanity eases the suffering of the destitute. Still, it is very important to find an effective way to prevent floods.
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