FLOOD
What is FLOOD ? (⊙o⊙)?
Overflow of water that submerges
dry land
When will FLOOD happen?
MONSOON SEASON (December)
5 Common Types of Flood
1. Flash flood
fast - moving waters that sweep everything
2. Coastal flood
caused by strong wind or storms that
move towards a coast during high tide
*Coastal : the land next to/close to sea
*High tide: the highest point of something
3. River flood
gradual riverbank overflows caused by
extensive rainfall over an extended period
of time
*gradual: slope
*extensive: large amount
4. Urban flood
occur when drainage system in a city or
country fail to absorb water from heavy
rainfall
5. Pluvial flood
form in flat areas where the terrain can’t
absorb the rainwater , causing puddles &
ponds to appear
Causes of
FLOOD
Heavy rainfall Clogged drainages
• too much rain/ rubbish threw clog the
happens too fast ,rain water drainages
have no place to flow
Drainages cannot function
• This can result in flood like
well & will cause FLOOD
flash flood
EFFECT
1.LOSS OF LIVES 2.DAMAGE OF
• PROPERTIES
Flood normally occur at…
China , India , Malaysia , Vietnam , Indonesia …
etc : KULAI,JOHOR BAHRU,KLUANG & KOTA TINGGI
Reason : continuous rain
Date & time: morning of JAN 1 2021
About 1000 people have been send to temporary
evacuation centre after flooding
FLOOD SAFETY TIPS
1. Stay informed about flooding conditions in
your area
2.Avoid driving through flooded areas
3. Do not walk or swim during flood
4. Keep personal documents at higher place
5. Ensure drinking water free of microorganisms
Mini QUIZ
1) What is the meaning of “HIGH TIDE”?
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2) Which month will flood occur?
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3) How many types of flood? List them out.
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4) What is the type of flood occur in a city or
country?
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HOTS. Is flood a natural disaster? Explain.
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* GUIDANCE (Comprehension)
1. Flood
2. Yes, floods usually occur in lowlands.
3. If flooding happens quickly without warning,
people may become stranded and have no
way to escape.
4. River can sometimes burst the banks .
5. Global warming
6. Stacked up against their doors to prevent
water coming into their homes
7. A severe weather warming
Thanks for
reading
Prepared by:
CHIA SIU WEI ( 2 JINGGA)