Gabion baskets are large galvanized steel cages filled with rock that are used to construct permeable, flexible walls for flood control and erosion prevention. They are placed along river banks and canals to guide water flow and protect the soil from erosion during floods. The baskets are made of zinc-coated steel mesh and lined with filter fabric to prevent soil movement while allowing water to drain freely. When stacked and filled with rock, gabion walls provide structural stability for flood banks, bridges, and coastal protection.