Floods are natural phenomena, manifested by flooding of territories nearby to reservoirs

Man, despite significant technical progress, has not learned to manage the natural phenomena till the end . It's one thing to try to disperse small clouds, the other - to prevent natural disasters. Such situations include floods. This phenomenon can be both seasonal and spontaneous. Consider the reasons for its occurrence and the necessary measures that are required to be taken to eliminate the consequences.

Seasonal floods

After a snowy winter, there is a profuse seasonal melting of the frozen cover, which can cause a significant rise in the water level in the rivers. Spring floods occur almost every year in the eastern regions of Russia (in the Urals, Siberia and the Far East) and cause significant economic losses. Do you think floods are a predictable natural disaster or spontaneous? Can they be prevented? One of the measures to prevent flooding of the closest to the rivers is the erosion of the ice cover to remove congestion during its melting. Another reason is the abundant precipitation and subsequent flooding. Photos of similar situations show how dangerous the consequences of such natural disasters can be.

Rainfalls

Very often floods occur because of abundant precipitation in the warm season. They are caused by rain floods. This phenomenon is completely unpredictable and happens on any territory, even in arid zones and deserts. The exception is the Arctic and Antarctica. But the most frequent and abundant flash floods in areas with a hot monsoon climate, located between 40 ° north and 40 ° south latitude. They can be repeated several times a year. Some regions of Europe, and Russia in particular, are also no exception. A good example is spontaneous floods due to floods in the summer of 2002. At that time, most of Europe and southern Russia suffered greatly from heavy and prolonged rains. And in the zone of Siberia and the Far East almost every year there is a risk of flooding of territories due to the late descent of snows and frequent spring floods. Therefore, the population's task is to know how to act in such natural disasters and what measures to take.

How is the preparation for the flood?

Flooding occurs due to a significant rise in water in the reservoirs. Therefore, foreseeing possible consequences, erect protective dams and fortifications. This is especially taken into account in the construction of the reservoir system. But it is impossible to equip all natural reservoirs with special barrier barriers. Inhabitants of flooded areas during the spring melting of snow, not by hearsay, know how serious consequences can be. Therefore, foreseeing the possibility of the appearance of "big water", they usually know how to act. In such periods, for the timely adoption of emergency measures by people in order to preserve their lives and property by the mass media (radio and television), it is reported that floods may occur. This phenomenon, despite the preparation for it, always causes panic and confusion among the population. But it is necessary to remain calm and act according to the plan described below.

Primary Flood Safety Measures

For possible evacuation, prepare a bag, the contents of which will be as follows:

- documentation;

- Warm clothes and shoes;

- Protective equipment against rain (raincoats, film);

- necessary medicines;

- food and drink for 2-3 days;

- a flashlight and spare batteries to it, candles, matches packed in a plastic bag.

The composition of this kit will be the same if you need independent action, when the rescuers can not immediately come to the rescue. In these cases, especially for the private sector, it may be necessary to take the places most remote from the surface of the earth (roofs of houses, upper floors of buildings). As soon as the rescuers have an opportunity, they will conduct evacuation of the population. To facilitate searches, it is necessary to notify rescuers with signal signs. In the daytime, you need to swing bright objects of clothing, and in the night - with light sources. When evacuation, proceed calmly, without overloading the swimming equipment and strictly observing all the requirements of the rescuers.

The main thing is calmness! Thoughtful actions and lack of panic are a guarantee of saving the lives of victims and their property!