Question

Which natural calamities have you experienced? How did they affect the conditions in your surroundings?

Answer 1

In July 2005, heavy rains caused flooding in many parts of Maharashtra including large areas of Mumbai.

They effects were as follows.

• Many people lost life. 
• There was water clogging in most parts causing severe damage to private property and public property. 
• Hospitals were submerged causing severe inconvenience to patients. 
• The city incurred huge financial loss.