Jharkhand Offers Aid to Flood-Hit Assam | 22 Jul 2024
Why in News?
According to the Chief Minister of Assam, Jharkhand has offered Rs 2 crore as aid to the flood-affected people of this northeastern state.
Key Points
- At least 113 people have been killed in the flood, landslides, lightning and storms due to Assam floods.
Floods
- About:
- Floods are the most frequent type of natural disaster and occur when an overflow of water submerges land that is usually dry.
- Between 1998-2017, 2 Billion people have been affected worldwide due to floods.
- Causes:
- These are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas.
- Types of Floods:
- Flash Floods: These are caused by rapid and excessive rainfall that raises water heights quickly, and rivers, streams, channels or roads may be overtaken.
- River Floods: These are caused when consistent rain or snow melt forces a river to exceed capacity.
- Coastal Floods: These are caused by storm surges associated with tropical cyclones and tsunami.