The overflowing of water into the land is called a flood. There are multiple reasons why floods occur. It happens during heavy rains or when ocean waves come on shore, when the snow melts quickly, or when dams or levees break. Louisiana, a state in the US, is known for having a history of flooding.
It has the highest percentage of flooding occurrence. In India, the most flood-prone states are West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Kerala, Haryana, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh. One of the most recent news in the world is, from 17 to 22 January 2023, Kosovo experienced severe flooding, which had a devastating impact on the people and the environment.
About 3 580 households, some 21 500 people, have been directly impacted and it has also been stated that most of the people that were reported were highly vulnerable households with very low income. Food affects the lives and the economy of the state to a great extent.
