Flood Causes, Consequences and Protection Measures in Pakistan

Öz

Flooding is the most overwhelming natural hazard in Pakistan due to diverse ecosystems and occurs mainly due to the heavy monsoon rains throughout the country, commonly late in the summer season and overflow the rivers and streams over dry land. In Pakistan floods are common problem and their continuity makes them more alarming for its economic growth. Although the impacts of flood vary from one place to another and in the consequences, there are significant losses such as human life loss their shelter, livelihood, damage to the public and private infrastructure such as roads and bridges. The aim of this work is to present a brief analysis of flooding behavior of the Indus basin, flood causes, their dreadful impacts and the flood administration at national level. This study also examines the aftermaths of severe floods in 67 years (1947-2014) history of the Pakistan by comprehensive and systematic review of suitable; Recommendations have been made thorough detailed analysis of flooding, to minimize the terrible impacts and to avoid floods continuity in the coming years.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Analysis,infrastructure,impacts,literature

Kaynakça

1. World Disaster Report by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, ISBN 92-9139-092-5