Floods are common occurrences in many countries. In some cases they are beneficial to agriculture, but unexpected floods resulting from abnormally heavy rainfall, sometimes hundreds of kilometres away, can be devastating: human lives, dwellings, livestock, infrastructure and communications can be swept away in a matter of hours.


Fitting the aid to the need
Forest and watershed management and the construction of flood control dykes help minimize the impact of flooding. When a food emergency develops, FAO helps organize relief.


Disasters come in many forms

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