1. Concerns before and after the flood

Try these first

1. 1.

   What happens to houses when roads are elevated?

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between road height and nearby structures.

2. 2.

   What does encroachment mean?

   Hint

   Consider constructions near rivers or waterways.

3. 3.

   How much water accumulated during the 2005 floods in certain areas?

   • 2-4 feet
   • 6-10 feet
   • 1-2 feet

   Hint

   Recall the height mentioned in the text.

4. 4.

   True or False: Encroachment can worsen flooding conditions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how encroachment affects natural drainage.

5. 5.

   Develop a comprehensive action plan that a community could implement after flooding to improve resilience against future events.

   Hint

   Consider the steps discussed in participatory mapping and community planning.

6. 6.

   Analyze the long-term effects of road elevation on communities near riverbanks in urban environments.

   Hint

   Think about how human interventions change natural water flows.