My pov: i think that the mayor sould start to do campaings so the people take consience so the stop throwing rubish to the street.Facts:In colombia more than 50,000 people are homeless Primary effects The floods are form many times because in the street the alcantarillado because when the leaves and the trash that the people throw to the street it acomulates so when it rains the river start to grow and the streets start to flood so the cars, the motorcycles and the people cant pass because they will flood and damage. by andres lince

  • Physical damage - Can damage any type of structure, including bridges, cars, buildings, sewer systems, roadways, and canals.
  • Casualties - People and livestock die due to drowning. It can also lead to epidemics and waterborne diseases.

Secondary effects

  • Water supplies - Contamination of water. Clean drinking water becomes scarce.
  • Diseases - Unhygienic conditions. Spread of water-borne diseases.
  • Crops and food supplies - Shortage of food crops can be caused due to loss of entire harvest.[[#cite_note-3|[4]]] However, lowlands near rivers depend upon river silt deposited by floods in order to add nutrients to the local soil.
  • Trees - Non-tolerant species can die from suffocation.[[#cite_note-4|[5]]]by andres lince

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flood cycle by andres lince