On the one hand, the reduction of flooding is beneficial since it protects settlements from flood damage.

People affected by floods in Madagascar.

The flood caused a lot of damage.

To guard against floods, a series of defences against the water were contrived.

Human rights of the affected populations

The human effects and the conditions for retaining flood waters are getting worse and worse.

Conversely, the poor are the first to suffer from deterioration of their natural environment.

By the end of the day on March 1, organizers gifted the donations to the families affected by the flooding

Some Parties proposed measures to reduce mitigate the risks of floods and drought.

We will take all possible steps to bring the proceedings closer to those affected by the crimes.

The floods practically left many parts disconnected especially in Sinai.

Making matters worse, the country has suffered this year from both floods and drought.

International norms and principles for the protection of children affected by armed conflict exist.

The plight of the affected children continues to remain serious.

Today, women and children account for the majority of civilians adversely affected by armed conflict.

Various computational flood models have been developed in recent years either 1D models (flood levels measured in the channel) or 2D models (variable flood depths measured across the extent of a floodplain).

Nests may be protected from physical threats such as flooding and overheating by elaborate nest architecture.

Water may flow into or out of the lake through this channel depending on the floods.

That was despite the floods and other natural disasters that so frequently visit our country.

1. Expresses its sympathy to the people affected by the earthquake in South Asia

A number of community members will then take the donations to the affected workers.

A small percentage of affected individuals have shorter deletions in the same region.

Expresses its sympathy to the people affected by the earthquake in South Asia

The primary role of the family in supporting children affected by HIV was also recognized.

We contribute the least to the causes of climate change, yet we suffer the most from its effects.

The first is natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes or earthquakes.

The flood waters did not recede for months owing to drainage problems.

The floods also caused shortages of vegetables in the State shops.

Floods and mudslides in Central America and earthquake in South Asia

The international community has a chance to work alongside those affected.

First, they provided food and clothing and sheltered the affected populations.

In China, flash floods have so far killed more than a thousand people and destroyed more than a million homes.

The city, located on an island in a massive flood zone, suffered catastrophic damage.

However, Romanian authorities said on April 22 that the worst of the flooding had passed.

The flooding was compounded by drainage problems resulting from limited pumping capacity and poor maintenance of drainage systems.

A second round of floods occurred in May and June, affecting the north east and east.

We, in Bangladesh, have weathered many severe floods and cyclones, and the toll in terms of life and property has been huge.

Children affected by HIV AIDS

In Azerbaijan, the situation of children affected by armed conflict remained a challenge. The country had a large number of internal displacements, and there was a need for continued international assistance in improving the living standards of those affected.

After the floods, the river found its present course, and the Grand Coulee was left dry.

Thousands of people in these areas became homeless as flood waters submerged numerous communities.

In January 2010, major flooding along the river inundated more than 400 rural properties.

The implementation of occupational retraining measures and upgrading the skills of the affected population

I also extend condolences to the delegation of Guatemala in connection with the losses sustained in that country as a result of the floods.

The growing number of children directly harmed by the violence has been especially worrying.