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Flash Floods – Causes, Effects, Prevention and Management

July 29, 2021 4 Comments

The word flash flood simply refers to the phenomenon of sudden flooding of an area which is usually dry, like cities etc. This type of flooding happens very quickly and without a warning. This can be due to both natural and anthropogenic causes and can prove to be disastrous in an urban or developed area. […]

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