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One of the factors that caused The Yangtze River flood of 1998 was deforestation. Another factor was the use of surrounding lakes for irrigation which caused the reduction of floodwater storage for the Yangtze basin.
its Yangtze, i take offence to that.
The River Yangtze floods roughly every 2 years, but most of these floods are not major.
The Yangtze River and the Yellow River (Huang He)
Yes, flood insurance can be purchased through the federal government. However, it can also be purchased as a rider to some homeowners insurance policies. You will want to compare homeowners insurance quotes then compare them to the flood coverage offered through the federal government to find out which is your best option.
The three gorges dams.
Most major insurance companies will have flood insurance as part of their portfolio. Cost of this insurance will depend on property and water proximity.
Anyone who knows how to use the Internet can easily obtain free flood insurance quotes. Flood insurance is an important type of insurance coverage that is often sadly neglected by many persons. People who live in areas that have histories of floods definitely need to own flood insurance policies. Flood insurance helps to compensate home owners who lose their homes due to dangerous floods, and people who do not have flood insurance coverage end up without homes and without the means by which they can buy or build new homes. A simple online search leads to websites that offer flood insurance quotes without any fees.
You are. Don't drive through a flood. A car engine was not intended to be submerged in water, particularly dirty flood water.
On 18th August 1931 there was a massive flood that killed over 3 ½ million people directly and indirectly over the next several months.
Flood insurance costs can vary depending on location and housing type. To find more information online you can visit websites like www.floodsmart.gov/ or www.amflood.com/
check with your provider that you have any insurance with already... a lot of times they cover the other insurances you are looking for and can bundle them together for discounts.. they can give you great rates for flood insurance