A flood is a natural calamity like an earthquake, 'draught', 'storm,' 'tornado' or 'cyclone'. Of them, the flood is a great threat to us, as it causes a great havoc to our lives and properties, particularly in villages. Then the villagers do not get fresh foods, medicare and shelter. As a result, the prices of necessary commodities go up alarmingly.
However, we must take necessary steps so that our people do not suffer so much during floods.
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