Effect on Houses

Humans can be injured or even killed when rivers overflow due to rain. Even if this is not the case, flooding may make it impossible for people to live in their houses, and they may be forced to live in evacuation shelters.

1.Types of Flood

The torrential rain cause two types of flood, each of them has different properties.

Flood from river
Flooding occurs when a river overflows or bursts its banks, causing river water to rush into residential areas. Because of the direct overflow from the river, the water is vital near the point of the breach and has the power to destroy dwellings and other buildings. Muddy water flowing out of the river will flow into homes, and even if the buildings escape destruction, flooding will cause enough damage to make it difficult to resume life.
Flood from inland water
Stormwater accumulates in sewers and other drainage pipes, causing them to overflow. It does not have the power to destroy a house like an outdoor flood, but it does cause sewage to flow into the home, and if flooded, it leaves behind stains and odors that require restoration work.

2.Types of Flood sink

Also, there are two types of sink by flood.

Flooding below floor
The house is built on a concrete foundation. So the floor is about 45 cm high from the ground. Subfloor flooding is flooding within its foundation. Subfloor flooding does not require significant construction work as the muddy water is removed, disinfected, and dried.
Flooding above floor
Flooding above the floor is flooding where the height of the flooding is above the foundation. In this flooding above the floor level, the muddy water damages wallpaper and furniture. In this case, the damage is such that the dwelling, furniture, etc., are damaged and need to be repaired.

3.Countermeasure

What measures can we take?

Make sandbags
You can make simple sandbags by filling plastic bags with soil and water. Sandbags can be used to control water intrusion and prevent floor flooding.
Clean out rainwater basins and gutters
Regular cleaning of rainwater basins and gutters to allow water to enter can prevent flooding.

Housing is essential to our lives. Floods caused by torrential rains can take away our livelihood in an instant. It is important for us to be aware of and take measures on a daily basis to protect our lives and our dwellings.

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