some information about floods pls watch till the end thanks! SHREYA GUPTA.

1. By – Shreya Gupta
Class – 8th C

2. What is a flood ?
 A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land
that is usually dry. Floods can also occur in rivers
when the flow rate exceeds the capacity of the river
channel, particularly at bends or meanders in the
waterway. Floods often cause damage to homes and
businesses if they are in the natural flood plains of
rivers.

5. Positive Effects of Floods
 Renewal of Wetlands
 Returning Nutrients to Soil
 Preventing Erosion and Maintaining Land Mass
Elevation
 Recharge and Replenish Ground Water

6. Flood prone areas in India