What is a flood?
A flood is a natural event that can
have far reaching effects on people,
animals and the environment. Floods
occur when a large amount of water
covers land that is usually dry
What
causes flooding?
Flooding is caused by heavy rainfall for a long
period of time causing rivers and oceans to
over flow their banks. This can happen at any
time of the year.
Scenario:
A river overflows its banks due to excessive rains and floods the
surrounding land. After the rain stops the water returns to the rivers
original path. However the land surrounding land is now covered with a