5000 flood shelters. Improve flood warning system using satellite/ computer technology. Prepare flood disaster management plans (clear & effective - what people should do.
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Name 3 advantages of shelters and warning systems.
Cheap/ easy to build, saves lives, creates jobs.
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Name 2 disadvantages of shelters and warning systems.
People concerned money will run out, expensive to build so many shelters.
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How do dams work?
Control river flow, hold back rainwater in reservoirs, can generate electricity.
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Name an advantage of dams.
Holds water back for as long as you want.
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Name 4 disadvantages of dams.
Floods area of land, very expensive, when water released could cause flood, could potentially increase build up of silt -> making flood worse.
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How does flood control work?
Divide land into compartments & control water flow through systems of channels by sluice gates and water pumps. Dry season -> water moved to farming areas. Before monsoon -> water drained away.
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What are sluice gates?
A sliding gate controlling the flow of water.
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Name 1 advantage of flood control.
Gives people a warning before it happens.
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Name 1 disadvantage of flood control.
May damage environment, expensive.
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How do embankments work?
Complete and straighten embankments along main river. Channels up to height of up to 7 m.
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Name 2 advantages of embankments.
Low maintenance, limitation of flooding in an area.
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Name 2 disadvantages of embankments.
Restricts fishermen from accessing the river, will trap rain water and make flooding worse.
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Name 5 methods of 'soft options' preparedness programme supported by Oxfam.
Cluster villages, raised homestead, flood shelter, rescue boats and radios.
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What is a cluster village?
A village that has been raised 2m above water level.
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What is raised homestead?
Individual homes are raised 2m above water level on earth banks. The earth banks are planted with grass to prevent erosion.
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What is flood shelter?
Around 2 hectares of raised land where people can bring livestock. Each shelter has space for over 100 families and includes a community room and toilets.
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What are rescue boats?
Rescue boats are located around the areas most at risk from flooding and near flood shelters.
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Card 2
Front
Name 3 advantages of shelters and warning systems.
Back
Cheap/ easy to build, saves lives, creates jobs.
Card 3
Front
Name 2 disadvantages of shelters and warning systems.
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