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Describe the main causes of floods in India every year?

The main causes of floods are as follows:-

• Due to heavy rain which causes overflow of river banks and breaking of dams


• Lack of proper drainage system which causes the water to clog in the place.


• Destruction of forest and grassland which causes the soil to swept along with water leading to landslide along with flood.


• Unplanned construction of roads, canals, water reservoirs.


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