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Describe the steps which should be taken to control the floods |
| Answer» The following steps can be made for controlling flood :(1) Many reservoirs can be made on the upper areas of the rivers.(2) Small dams should be constructed on the tributaries and brooks so that the possibilities of floods in the main river can be minimised.(3) Dense plantation should be done on the upper catchment area of the rivers.(4) In the plains, water should be stored in reservoirs constructed on unused land.(5) Encroachment of human settlements on the lands adjacent to the banks of rivers should be prevented.(6) Destruction of forests located on the catchment area of rivers should be controlled. | |