Hydrometeorological Hazard: Prepared By: Latrell Liao Eloisa A. Alonzo Maria Daniela Brazil
Hydrometeorological Hazard: Prepared By: Latrell Liao Eloisa A. Alonzo Maria Daniela Brazil
Hydrometeorological Hazard: Prepared By: Latrell Liao Eloisa A. Alonzo Maria Daniela Brazil
•Summer Monsoon
•Winter Monsoon
SUMMER MONSOON
• The summer monsoon is associated with heavy rainfall. It usually
happens between April and September. As winter ends, warm, moist
air from the southwest Indian Ocean blows toward countries like
India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The summer monsoon
brings a humid climate and torrential rainfall to these areas.
WINTER MONSOON
• The Indian Oceans winter monsoon, which lasts from October to
April, is less well-known than its rainy summer equivalent. The dry
winter monsoon blows from the northeast. These winds start in the
air above Mongolia and northwestern China.
FLOODS
• A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually
dry. In the sense of "flowing water", the word may also be applied to
the inflow of the tide. Floods are an area of study of the discipline
hydrology and are of significant concern in agriculture, civil
engineering and public health.
TYPES OF FLOODS
• Coastal Flooding
• River Flooding
• Flash Flooding
• Groundwater Flood
• Drain and Sewer Flooding
Coastal Flooding
• Coastal areas often bear the brunt of severe storms, especially if
these have gathered pace over the oceans. Extreme weather and high
tides can cause a rise in sea levels, sometimes resulting in coastal
flooding.
River Flooding
• River flooding is one of the most common types of inland flood;
occurring when a body of water exceeds its capacity. When a river
‘bursts its banks’ - typically due to high rainfall over a prolonged
period of time - localized flooding can cause considerable damage to
surrounding properties, as well as posing a significant safety threat.
To prevent flooding, rivers needs good defenses, especially in flat or
populous areas.
Flash Flooding