Why do floods occur after droughts?
A drought occurs when there hasn’t been much rain for a long time. Floods happen in opposite conditions when there is lots and lots of rain. So much that water escapes the creeks and rivers, and spreads into usually dry areas. Floods can be dangerous especially when they happen quickly.
How are droughts and floods connected?
Extreme Floods Like droughts, the growth of number and magnitude of floods is directly connected to rainfall patterns, which effects the volume of water in lakes, rivers, canals, the ocean, and even sewers.
How can we prevent floods and droughts?
Forests can soak up excess rainwater, preventing run-offs and damage from flooding. By releasing water in the dry season, forests can also help provide clean water and mitigate the effects of droughts.
What are impact of drought on environment?
| Examples of Environmental Impacts of Drought | |
|---|---|
| Fish and Animals | Reduction and degradation of fish and wildlife habitat. Lack of drinking water for livestock and wildlife. |
| Land | Reduced soil quality. Increased quantity of dust. |
| Plant Communities | Reduced soil quality. Death of vegetation and trees. |
What are the impact of drought on economy?
The drought has led to job losses in the province’s agriculture sector. The 2017 third quarterly labour force survey showed that approximately 25,000 jobs were lost from the agricultural sector nationally. More than 20 000 of these were lost in the Western Cape province. Many were associated with the drought.
How can government reduce the impact of drought?
These include: Water storage and transfer developments; Water infrastructure such as dams and conveyance pipelines will be developed to redistribute water over time and space; Review and promulgate restrictions within the legislation to restore and protect ecological infrastructure; and.