Introduction

   Flood is one of the natural calamities that affects life and property. An overflow of water from the rivers, lakes or seas is called flood. Assam is one of the most flood prone regions in India. Every year during the rainy season, flood affects Assam. Excessive rains in different parts of Assam cause the river waters to overflow and submerge the low-lying areas of the state.

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Causes

   Several factors are responsible for the occurance of flood in Assam. Firstly, the Brahmaputra and it's tributaries get submerged along with hundreds of villages. Secondly, the existence of the long range of mountains on its northern and eastern borders compels water to flow down into the vast plain below causing the rivers to swell. Thirdly, the increased level of over beds due to constant deposition of silt has been also a major cause of flood in the state.

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Effect

   As result of flood in Assam, many people die or some become homeless. Crops are destroyed. Cattle and valuable goods are washed away.Properties and goods worth crores of rupees get destroyed.

Flood has some beneficial effects as well. It increases the fertility of soil, washes away all the accumulated dirt and encourages the breeding of fishes.

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Conclusion

   Relief measures are generally taken by the government in times of flood. Food and clothes are distributed free by government and NGOs. It is impossible to control floods altogether but it can be minimised by scientific methods.

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Name : Jahidul Islam
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