Why urban flooding is becoming a common occurrence

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Why urban flooding is becoming a common occurrence

Flooding is basically an overflow of water onto normally dry land. Urban flooding is an inundation of land in a constructed setting, particularly in densely populated areas. It is mainly due to heavy or excessive rainfall resulting into rising water in an existing waterway such as river, stream or drainage systems. Put simply, it happens […]

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