From disrupting human life to damaging the environment – there are many negative consequences of floods that are difficult to deal with. Thus controlling flood is very important. It is the need of the hour to install better flood warning systems so that people are warned about the upcoming problem at the right time and they have enough time to protect themselves and their belongings. Buildings in the flood prone area should be constructed above the flood water level to avoid damage to the property as well as the people living there. The government should invest in building water storage systems to reuse rain water. In this way water can be used excessively instead of overflowing the plains and causing floods. One of the main causes of flood is poor drainage system. It is necessary to have a good drainage system to avoid water seepage so that flood situation does not arise. Flood barriers should be installed in areas that are prone to floods. These can be removed after the water has drained. Although rain events, melting snow-mountains, drainages and storms can be difficult to prevent but most of these cases can be pre-empted and the government can take measures to ensure drainage that does not lead to flood situation.
