Floods are a major problem in India, affecting over 40 million hectares of land annually. The majority of rainfall is concentrated over 4 months of monsoon season, causing flooding in major river basins such as the Ganges and Brahmaputra. States like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam and Orissa are most at risk. Proper drainage systems and preparedness measures such as emergency supplies kits can help mitigate flood damage.

1. Flood

2. Some Facts ......
75% of the total rainfall in India is concentrated
over 4 months of Monsoon (June – September).

3. 12% of the country’s land area is prone to flood.

4. 40 million hectares of land in India is affected
by flood.

5. Gangetic and Brahmaputra basins are the most
flood prone areas.

6. States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal,
Assam and Orissa are mostly affected by floods.

7. India accounts for one fifth of the global death
count due to flood.

8. The word "flood" comes from the
Old English flod . A flood occurs
when water flows or rises above
and beyond its normal place or
course. The danger this causes to
people and buildings is called the
flood .

9. River Bank Erosion.
Change in river course
and Floods in main and
tributary rivers.
High Rainfall.

10. Types of Flood
Riverine Flood Coastal Flood

11. Flash floods usually
result from intense
storms dropping
large amounts of
rain within a brief
period, dam burst
or melting of snow.
Floods also
occur due to lack
of proper
drainage system.
This kind of flood
is known as
Urban Flood.

15. This Map shows the main river of the world which gets flooded
frequently.

16. This Map shows the areas affected by floods in India.

17. Precautions
: -

18. Precautions
Your emergency supplies kit to Include : -

19. : -
Fill your clean water containers.
Review your emergency plans and supplies.
Tune in the radio or television for weather updates.
Put livestock and family pets in a safe area. Take only
essential items with you.
If you have time, turn off the gas, electricity, and water.
Disconnect appliances to prevent electrical shock when
power is restored.

20. Precautions
During a Flood : -