Jabeguero, Marvie M. G12 ABM- EQUITY

Mr. Germogenes Panganoron III October 25, 2022

Flooding City

Flooding City is not just flooding that happens in an urban area. This isn't what happens when a

river flows its banks or when a hurricane drives a storm surge across a coastal neighborhood.

Instead, its caused by excessive runoff in developed areas where the water doesn't have anywhere to

go. Floods have large social consequences for communities and individuals. As most people are

well aware, the immediate impacts of flooding include loss of human life, damage to property,

destruction of crops, loss of livestock, and deterioration of health conditions swing to water bone

diseases.

The government and citizens must work together to formulate ways to prevent floods. Proper

awareness must be spread about the steps to take when floods occur. Warning systems must be set

up to people get sufficient time to save themselves. Areas that are more likely to have floods must

have tall buildings above the flood level. There should be an efficient system for storing excessive

water due to rain. This will prevent the overflowing of water. One of the most important steps is to

strengthen the drainage system. This can avoid water logging which will prevent floods. Other than

that, dams must be constructed strongly. The use of cheap materials causes dams to break. The

government must ensure that there is a quality building of dams to prevent floods.

We cannot prevent natural causes like rain and the melting of glaciers. However, we can stop the

manmade causes like the breaking of dams, poor drainage system, installing warning systems and

more. We should take inspiration from other countries that never experience floods despite having

heavy rainfull for most time of the year. It is expected that floods will be affected by climate change

due to changes in rainfall, temperature, sea level, and river fluctuations.

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