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The Problem of Floods


     

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The problem of floods has Two aspects- excessive run off and its inefficient disposal.Excessive run off is caused by excessive precipitation coupled with poor absorption by the soil .Heavy precipitation cannot be avoided. Absorption of moisture by the soil can be increased by adopting proper land use practice, the most important of which, in the hilly catchments, is practice of forestry. Other lands also require to be treated properly so that soil and water are conserved to the maximum. In this respect the part played by land -ownership policy has not been fully evaluated so far . The need for improving the drainage system of the plains is imperative. The importance of improvement in the efficiency of this system has been realised only very lately and to a limited extent. The land ownership policy in respect of land. Under river beds, streams and other nallas requires to be revised.
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The problem of floods has Two aspects- excessive run off and its inefficient disposal.Excessive run off is caused by excessive precipitation coupled with poor absorption by the soil .Heavy precipitation cannot be avoided. Absorption of moisture by the soil can be increased by adopting proper land use practice, the most important of which, in the hilly catchments, is practice of forestry. Other lands also require to be treated properly so that soil and water are conserved to the maximum. In this respect the part played by land -ownership policy has not been fully evaluated so far . The need for improving the drainage system of the plains is imperative. The importance of improvement in the efficiency of this system has been realised only very lately and to a limited extent. The land ownership policy in respect of land. Under river beds, streams and other nallas requires to be revised.