{"id":3390,"date":"2022-12-13T06:15:09","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T06:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3390"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:30:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:30:03","slug":"s-15-b-cyclones-and-floods","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-15-b-cyclones-and-floods\/","title":{"rendered":"s-15.b Cyclones And Floods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Cyclones And Floods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGHVv-ET5U\/joQfouYa48AZl6IkEi8Z5w\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGHVv-ET5U&#x2F;joQfouYa48AZl6IkEi8Z5w&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGHVv-ET5U&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cyclone and floods<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#b00012\"><strong>1. What is a Cyclone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>&#8211; A cyclone is a powerful and destructive natural disaster.<br>&#8211; It is also known as a hurricane or typhoon in different parts of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Formation of Cyclones:<\/strong><br>&#8211; Cyclones form over warm ocean waters.<br>&#8211; They are fueled by the heat and moisture from the ocean.<br>&#8211; Warm air rises, creating a low-pressure area, and cool air rushes in, causing the cyclone to spin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Characteristics of Cyclones:<\/strong><br>&#8211; Cyclones have strong winds, heavy rainfall, and low-pressure centers.<br>&#8211; The center of a cyclone is called the eye, which is usually calm and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Impact of Cyclones<\/strong><br>&#8211; Cyclones can cause severe damage to homes, buildings, and infrastructure.<br>&#8211; They can lead to flooding, storm surges, and landslides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Safety Measures:<\/strong><br>&#8211; People in cyclone-prone areas should have an emergency plan.<br>&#8211; Evacuation, securing property, and having an emergency kit are important precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floods:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQHqFtVSYdAmyX99w3pxjJ58eIfNTwL7pGP6ZdiHVL9Mw&amp;s\" alt=\"Image result for floods\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#b00012\"><strong>1. What is a Flood?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>&#8211; A flood is an overflow of water onto normally dry land.<br>&#8211; It can happen due to heavy rain, melting snow, or storm surges from cyclones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Causes of Floods:<\/strong><br><strong>&#8211; Rainfall:<\/strong> Excessive or prolonged rain can lead to river and flash floods.<br><strong>&#8211; River Overflow:<\/strong> Overflowing rivers due to heavy rains can cause riverine flooding.<br><strong>&#8211; Storm Surges:<\/strong> Cyclones can push seawater inland, causing coastal flooding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Effects of Floods:<\/strong><br>&#8211; Floods can damage homes, destroy crops, and disrupt communities.<br>&#8211; They can also lead to loss of lives and diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Safety Measures:<\/strong><br>&#8211; Be prepared with an emergency kit, including food, water, and first-aid supplies.<br>&#8211; Stay informed about weather conditions and evacuation plans in your area.<br>&#8211; Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters as they can be dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Flood Preparedness:<\/strong><br>&#8211; Government agencies and communities can build flood defenses like levees and dams.<br>&#8211; Proper urban planning and floodplain zoning can reduce flood risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/82150\/717\/666\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/82935\/122\/973\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-57.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-57.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-57-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-57-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cyclones And Floods cyclone and floods by Delta publications 1. What is a Cyclone? &#8211; A cyclone is a powerful and destructive natural disaster.&#8211; It is also known as a hurricane or typhoon in different parts of the world. 2. 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