Student’s NameProfessor’s Name Course Number Date 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...
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