Задание

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗘 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

Floods happen when there is more water in a river or lake than that body of water can handle. This extra water then spills out onto the land causing a disaster.

The damaging effects of a flood can be great. Flood waters destroy everything in their path: buildings, bridges, roadways, etc. Entire crops can be ruined and people and animals can die from drowning.

Even after flood waters retreat, the problems can continue. Water can be dangerous to drink, people can get sick from diseases, and there can be food shortages. Economic difficulties can be felt for years. Those who stay have to spend a lot of money to rebuild their houses.

Fortunately, countries that suffer from floods have found ways to control destructive flood waters by building huge mechanical barriers to protect them. Nothing, however, is a guarantee. In 2005, this system failed in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit. The storm caused more than 50 breaks in levees (дамба) and resulted in 80% of New Orleans being flooded. In some areas, the ground lay beneath 4.5 metres of water! Those not evacuated had to swim for their lives or remain trapped on their rooftops!

After too much rain a lake or river may flood the surrounding area.

Crops are damaged by flood waters.

When flood waters retreat, life immediately goes back to normal.

Cities at risk of flooding have built levees (дамба) to protect them.

The 2005 flood in New Orleans was caused by a tsunami.