Floods

Question 1

Slow-onset flood

Answer 1

Slow-Onset Floods usually last for a relatively long period, it may last for one or more weeks, or even months.

Question 2

Rapid-onset flood

Answer 2

Rapid-Onset Floods last for a relatively shorter period, they usually last for one or two days only. Although this kind of flood lasts for a shorter period, it can cause more damages and pose a greater risk to life and property as people usually have less time to plan out there execution plan and get to safety in a quicker time.

Question 3

Flash flood

Answer 3

A flash flood is a sudden, localized flood of great volume and short duration, typically caused by unusually heavy rain.