What is Flood Disaster?

A flood Disaster is an event in which water overflows or inundates land that is normally dry. This can be caused by a variety of factors, such as heavy rainfall, snowmelt, dam failures, storm surges, or tsunamis. Floods can cause significant damage to property and infrastructure, disrupt transportation and communication systems.

What Causes Floods to Occur?

Floods can be caused by various factors, including:

1. Heavy rainfall: When an area receives an excessive amount of rainfall, the ground becomes saturated, and the excess water has nowhere to go, leading to a buildup of water on the surface.
2. Snowmelt: During the spring, when the snow melts in mountainous areas, the runoff can cause rivers and streams to overflow their banks.
3. Coastal storms: Storm surges, which happen when strong winds push water from the ocean onto land, can cause coastal flooding.
4. Tsunamis: When a tsunami reaches the shore, it can cause significant flooding.
5. Dam or levee failures: In areas where there are dams or levees, failure or breach of these structures can cause floods.
6. Human activities: Deforestation, urbanization, and construction in flood-prone areas can increase the risk and severity of floods by altering the natural flow of water.

Floods can cause significant damage to property and infrastructure, disrupt transportation and communication systems, and pose a serious threat to human life.

Areas that are Affected by Flood Disaster

Here are some areas in Indonesia that have recently have been hit by floods :

1. Banda Aceh (7/5/2023)
2. Nagari Amping Parak, Sutera District, Pesisir Selatan Regency, West Sumatra. (6/5/2023)
3. Bojongasih Village, Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, West Java. (6/5/2023)
4. Soekarno-Hatta Street, Lowokwaru District, Malang City. (6/5/2023)
5. Sembahe River Bathing Tourism Object, Sibolangit District, Deli Serdang Regency (30/4/2023)

How to Prevent Flood Disaster?

Preventing floods entirely may not always be possible, but there are several measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood and severity of flooding. Here are some ways to prevent flooding:

1. Build flood defenses: Constructing flood defenses such as levees, dams, and flood walls can prevent water from overflowing and damaging nearby areas.
2. Maintain drainage systems: Ensure that drainage systems like gutters, sewers, and culverts are functioning correctly, cleaned and well maintained to prevent blockages.
3. Develop flood warning systems: Building early warning systems to predict the likelihood of floods and to alert people living in affected areas can help minimize loss of life and damage to property.
4. Preserve and restore natural areas: Preserving natural areas such as wetlands and forests can help absorb water and slow down its flow, thus reducing the risk of flooding.
5. Plan land use and development: Avoiding construction in flood-prone areas and using best practices such as elevating structures, using permeable surfaces, and developing green infrastructure can help mitigate the effects of flooding.
6. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions: Addressing climate change can help reduce the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like floods.

Preventing floods requires a collaborative effort between individuals, communities, governments, and organizations.

Water Level Data Logger

Taharica Group has a tool to record water level limits that can be monitored remotely, this tool can be used in rivers, lakes and other flood-prone areas. So that people can evacuate themselves before the flood occurs.

The water level station series are the HOBO U20L Series, HOBO U20 Series and HOBO MX2001 Series. HOBO U20L Series, HOBO U20 Series and HOBO MX2001 Series.

This water level station from Taharica Group, besides being easy to install and monitor, this tool can also provide accurate data.