About floods

Floods are an overflowing large of amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land. The most common thing about floods is that water due to rain or snowmelt that accumulates faster than soils can absorb it or rivers can carry it away. Flooding also happens to be a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. A lack of vegetation can cause a flood.

The melting of snow can cause the river to reach its flood level in Winnipeg. River floodplains and coastal areas are mostly the reason why the floods happen. Most of the floods that have happened there is because of the lower areas of the Red River.

Flood waters can carry nutrient-rich sediments which contribute to a fertile environment for vegetation. Floodplains are good for the wildlife by creating a variety of habitats for fish and other animals. flooding occurs naturally along every river and coastal areas. Standing in flooded waters can spread infectious diseases. it contains chemical hazards, and could cause serious injuries. Floods are an important source for restocking local man-made water sources such as ponds, and dams.

If a flood happens, you should evacuate your home, move to a higher ground, and stay where you are. you should also avoid walking through the flooded area. Standing in floodwater can also spread infectious diseases, bring chemical hazards, and cause injuries. Warmer air holds more water, climate change can give the potential for stronger rainfall events.If you know that a flood is coming, you can prepare by cleaning the leaves, garbage, ice and other debris away from the storm drains near your home.

https://www.earthnetworks.com/flooding/

https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/floods/