introduction: Bangladesh is characterized by the flood which occurs especially in the rainy season and is an annual phenomenon. Flood causes both loss and profit though the farmer is predominant.
Causes of a flood: The causes of flood are many. It is mainly caused by heavy showers of rain. During monsoon, the heavy downpour swells the river water the excess water overflows the banks of rivers and causes a flood. Rivers and canals cannot carry the rain. water to the sea rapidly. So there is a sudden increase in water in the rivers and canals which overflow their banks and cause a flood. It also may be caused by cyclones, tidal bores or the melange of snow on mountains.
Season of the flood: FLood occurs particularly in the rainy, season which consists of Ashwar and Sraban. The sky always remains cloudy and it rains incessantly. Ponds channels, rivers, lands, and fields go underwater and boat or rafts become the only means of movement. When the water rises to a certain level, we say, the flood has occurred.
Damage caused by the flood: Flood makes life miserable. It causes a big loss of life, property, and crops. It sweeps over villages, roads, and fields. Even sometimes people’s houses go underwater. It washes away cattle and houses. r All the communication is hindered. People become homeless. They take shelter on high roads, schools, and colleges.
After-effects of the flood: After the flood, epidemic and famine break out. The areas affected by the flood become muddy and unhealthy. There is sc.arcity of drinking water. The price of all daily necessities goes up.
Advantages of the flood: Flood has its good sides too. The silt carried by flood water makes the land fertile. It washes away rotten things from the land. It teaches people to be self-reliant.
Some great floods: The floods of 1954, 1960, 1968, 1972, 1974, 1987, 1988, 1991 and 1998 are remarkable. The flood of 1998 was unprecedented. It had broken all former records. It is recorded as a morning day in our country’s history and a hard striking feature in the history of the world. But the most recent flood exceeded all former floods. It lasted for a long two months. All the district headquarters including capital city Dhaka were flooded. The most outstanding point is that the foreign consular and other staff left the mission offices in our country.
Recommendations to control flood: Flood visits our country and causes-a huge loss almost every year. So, it is imperative to take proper steps to control it. Both short and long term plans may be taken. Houses may be built on high land, the well-planned irrigation system should be established silted up river beds excavated and proper embankments should be constructed.
Conclusion: Flood is sometimes a great threat to our econ0my. So, it should be given proper emphasis. Effective and permanent measures ought to be taken for prevention. Parliament should discuss the issue with all importance.
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