About 90% of the damages caused by natural disasters (excludingdroughts) are caused by floods

and associated water flows.

twice the amount of people as tornadoes and hurricanes put together.The water-related disasters
account for 90% of all disasters in numbers numbers of people affected.

Flood Control

rock beams, rock rip-raps, sandbags, maintenance of normal slopes with vegetation. Expansion
of drainage . dykes, dams, retention basin or detention.

Since Antiquity, planting vegetation to retain excess water, terrace slopes to reduce slope flow,
and building alluviums (man-made channels to divert water from flooding).

THE STRUCTURAL MEASURES – Construction of Flood Control

THE NON-STRUCTURAL – Common Knowledge

Flood Management – prevention and precaution

Flood Protection in Europe and North America

London –Mechanical Barrier

North America – 25, 000 properties converted to Wet land or swamp.

st. peterburg flood prevention facility to protect saint peterburg from flood and rainfall

Netherlands greatest Achivement is the Oosterschelde reponse to the 1953 north sea flood

Netherlands is world leading authority on flood control

Data on floods in Asia and in the world

VICTOR

the most common natural disasters in both developed and developing nations, accounting for
almost 40 percent of natural disasters. And the Southeast Asian Region is especially prone to
flood.

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Estimated
nila na 9.6 million people are currently affected by the floods, and 5.3 million in Thailand alone.

Southeast Asia is particularly susceptible to the effects of climate change due to its fast growing
population. And Majority din ng nakatira sa southeast asian region is mahihirap, also hirap din sa
pagkain, seguridad, at paubos nadin ang natural resource dito. Climate change ay isang result of
increase temperature na konektado sa pagkakaroon ng heat waves ,extreme weather event and
etc. which contribute to high frequency of flooding in southeast asia.

In Malaysia, over half of the historical state of Penang was submerged in flood waters
after hours of torrential rain. torrential rain means extremely or heavy rain so in Malaysia
kalahati ng penang which is a state in Malaysia is lumubog sa baha dahil sa heavy rainfall cause
by climate change.

According also to victor. He states that capacity building in priority concerns such as
human resources should be strengthened. So one should be prioritize is the building capacity and
all the human resource must be strengthen when in time of need.

Community preparedness is another example of an intervention that can be improved in

Southeast Asia. All community in southeast asia should participate in an community
preparedness to developed flood planning strategies. to prepare and prevent nature and life loss.

KHINMAUNG-MOORE

However, there is a clear relationship between climate change and severe, erratic weather
patterns like the ones he is seeing. There have been four floods in Bangladesh in 2017 which
were bigger and more intense than in previous decades.

He also states that the climate is changing fast. Poverty which mean poor people and all over the
world there is poverty and they are more vulnerable when flooding hits and disaster strike. It’s
hard to think that this people were the least responsible for it. are often most vulnerable to the
impacts, of a disaster especially flood.

He also states that the climate is changing fast. Poverty which mean poor people and all over the
world there is poverty and they are more vulnerable when flooding hits and disaster strike. It’s
hard to think that this people were the least responsible for it. are often most vulnerable to the
impacts, of a disaster especially flood.

STATISTA

Presents the most expensive floods in the world. Thailand, China and India have all been
hit by devastating floods during torrential monsoon rains in recent history.

World Atlas demonstrates the incredible damage that floods can inflict. world Atlas Rank
all the country that has a high estimated economic damage when flooding hits.

MEASURES ADOPTED FOR POST_FLOOD CLEANING SAFETY

Potential hazards include electrical hazards, carbon monoxide exposure, musculoskeletal

hazards, heat or cold, hazards related to motor vehicles, fire, drowning, and exposure to
hazardous materials. biological hazard in the water, like poison, exposed electrical lines so hindi
maiiwasan na may roong mga nakaexposed na live electric lines na nakadikit sa tubig, blood or
body fluids, and ofcourse every disaster there is casualty so expect na Makakaencounter sila ng
dead animals or worst human remains

The Canadian Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness has established
measures to be taken after floods related to the topics which are as follows:

1. Re-entering your home

 wag babalik sa bahay hanggat walang advice ang autoridad na safe nabumalik
 if main power switch was on do not enter the house mag hintay ng qualified
electrician para malaman kung safe na pumasok dahil kayayari lang ng baha
 maging maingat if you return home
etc.
2. Ensure building safety
 make sure the building is structurally safe
 look for buckled walls or floors
 watch for holes in the floor, broken glass, and other potentially dangerous debris
3. Water contaminated
 flood water can be contaminated that can cause sickness and infection
4. Documentation
 Store all valuable papers that have been damaged in a freezer until they are
needed.
 Record details of flood damage by photograph or video, if possible.
 Register the amount of damage to your home with both your insurance agent and
local municipality immediately.
5. Cleanup
 Maintain good hygiene during flood cleanup. Minimize contact with floodwater
or anything that may have been in contact with it. Keep children away from
contaminated areas during cleanup operations. panatilihin paring malinis ang
ating katawan.
6. Recommended flood cleanup equipment
 Gloves
 Mask, And Other protective gear
 pails, mops
 plastic garbage bags
 unscented detergent
 Large containers for soaking bedding, clothing and linens, and clotheslines to
hang them to dry
7. Additional equipment
  Depending on your situation, you may need to rent additional equipment such as
extension cords, submersible pumps, wet/dry shop vacuums, a carbon monoxide
sensor and dehumidifiers, fans or heaters.
 When using the equipment, keep extension cords out of the water
8. Water withdrawal
 Use pumps or pails to remove standing water, then a wet/dry shop vacuum to mop
up the rest
9. Heating and appliances
 Do not use flooded appliances, electrical outlets, switch boxes or fuse-breaker
panels until they have been checked by your local utility
10. Dirt and debris
 Remove all soaked and dirty materials as well as debris
11. Floor drains
 Flush and disinfect floor drains and sump pumps with detergent and water. Scrub
them to remove greasy dirt and grime
12. Structures
 Ventilate or dehumidify the house until it is completely dry
 Replace flooring that has been deeply penetrated by flood water or sewage
 Clean all interior wall and floor cavities with a solution of water and unscented
detergent
13. Carpets and furniture.
 Remove residual mud and soil from furniture, appliances, etc.
14. Mould
 Mould can lead to serious health problems. a bacteria that can cause heath
problem so kailangan na malinis or maremove agad
15. Food and Medicines
In terms of Food
 All undamaged canned goods must be thoroughly washed and disinfected.

In terms of Medicines

 Dispose of all medicines, cosmetics and other toiletries that have been exposed to
flood water.
16. What to discard
 All insulation materials and other objects that have been exposed to flood water
should be discarded.
17. What to Salvageable or pwede pang isalba
 clothes, high quality furniture basta lahat ng pwede pa isalba
18. before moving back in
once flood water has been dried, you must not live in your house until
  The regular water supply has been inspected and officially declared safe for use.
 Every flood-contaminated room has been thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and
surface-dried.
 All contaminated dishes and utensils have been thoroughly washed and
disinfected - either by using boiling water or by using a sterilizing solution of one
part chlorine bleach to four parts water. Rinse dishes and utensils thoroughly
 Adequate toilet facilities are available. (For more information, consult your local
health authority

The Dutch government currently spends about US$1.3 billion a year on water control.

Flooding. noun [ U ] /ˈflʌd·ɪŋ/the condition of becoming filled or covered with a large amount of
water: Rain caused.

Alleviation. /əˌlēvēˈāSH(ə)n/ the action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem

less severe.