Flooding Types
This type of flooding happens in small drainage areas with heavy rainfall and is common in mountainous regions.
What are flash floods?
This environmental impact of drought leads to desertification and soil erosion.
What is soil degradation?
Cities like Kingston and Port of Spain are vulnerable to flooding due to this issue.
What is inadequate drainage?
Planting trees to reduce surface runoff is part of this environmental practice.
What is reforestation?
Communities plant these coastal trees to help prevent flooding.
What are mangroves?
This flood type occurs when river systems overflow after prolonged rainfall over large areas.
What are riverine floods?
Droughts reduce this critical sector's output, leading to food insecurity in the Caribbean.
What is agriculture?
These Caribbean regions often face water shortages due to arid climates.
What are the southern plains of Jamaica and parts of Barbados?
A strategy that includes storing rainwater for later use.
What is rainwater harvesting?
In response to droughts, some Caribbean communities perform these acts reflecting spiritual beliefs.
What are rituals and prayers?
High tides and wind surges can cause this type of flooding along coastal areas.
What is tidal flooding?
A social consequence of droughts that forces rural residents to move to urban areas.
What is migration?
During El Niño years, these islands are particularly affected by prolonged droughts.
What are Haiti and Dominica?
To manage droughts, farmers can use this method to irrigate crops efficiently.
What is drip irrigation?
Farmers adopt these types of crops to better handle prolonged droughts.
What are drought-resistant crops?