Flood Mitigation

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Mitigation against Flooding in the Rural Settlements
Flooding is a result of excessive water above the surface, either as a result of a long downpour or the overflow of a water body, or a combination of the two. In the rural setup, flooding results into the destruction of crops and livestock in the farms, washing away of building, vehicles, and other such property as well as the loss of life. Failure to undertake proper measures could result in very high casualties, especially since they aren’t many safe structures in such areas. Mitigation actions taken against flooding in the rural areas are slightly more in-depth than those in made in the towns. In addition to avoiding to having elaborate drainage networks, it is necessary to try to the turn the potential disaster into an opportunity.
As every other mitigation action, planning to deal with flooding requires thorough planning. Customised solutions, specific to the topography, soil type and the nature of agricultural activities are necessary. (Bubeck, Botzen, & Aerts 1482). Geography experts are hired to map out the area and develop a plan for the mitigation procedure. The next step involves mobilising the residents. The biggest challenge is usually getting the farmers that feel safe, either due to their altitude advantage or the domestic measures they have taken, to cooperate. It is essential to explain to them that dealing with flooding has to be a collective endeavour. After getting the public to work together, the hired experts lay out the plans for the mitigation activities.

These activities often involve digging cut-off drains and reservoirs, change in farming techniques, as well as modification of the public infrastructure, e.g., roads. When efficiently implemented, the community not only has protection against the adversity of flooding but has a reserve of the excess water for use during the drier months of the year.
Mitigation requires extensive research and an even more efficient implementation if the efforts are going to reap any tangible results.

Work Cited
Bubeck, P., W. J. W. Botzen, and J. C. J. H. Aerts. “A Review of Risk Perceptions and Other Factors that Influence Flood Mitigation Behavior.” Risk Analysis 32.9 (2012): 1481-1495. Print.