10 Interesting Fact About Floods

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• Floods are the most common natural disasters in Indonesia.
• Flood or flash floods are the most deadly types of floods because of the very high current speed.
• The most vulnerable area of flooding in Indonesia is the coastal area.
• Floods in Indonesia are often caused by high rainfall and overflowing rivers.
• Floods in Indonesia often cause damage to infrastructure such as highways, bridges and buildings.
• Floods in Indonesia often cause large economic losses due to the large number of businesses and houses that are damaged.
• Floods in Indonesia can damage natural resources such as agricultural and forest land.
• Floods in Indonesia can cause the spread of disease due to polluted water.
• The Indonesian government has made a program to prevent floods such as the construction of embankments, dams, and water arrangements.
• Indonesian people often do mutual cooperation to clean areas affected by floods and help flood victims.