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This is a list of notable recorded floods that have occurred in India. Floods are the most common natural disaster in India. The heaviest southwest, the [[Brahmaputra River|Brahmaputra]], and other rivers to distend their banks, often flooding surrounding areas. {{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} | This is a list of notable recorded floods that have occurred in India. Floods are the most common natural disaster in India. The heaviest southwest, the [[Brahmaputra River|Brahmaputra]], and other rivers to distend their banks, often flooding surrounding areas. {{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} |
== In the 20th century == | == In the 19th century == |
* In 1923, [[Lucknow]] was one of the earliest recorded floods in the city's history. It was caused by heavy [[rainfall]] in the monsoon season, which made the [[Gomti River]] overflow its banks and inundate many parts of the city. The flood affected the old city, the civil lines, and the cantonment areas. It damaged property, crops, and infrastructure, and forced many people to take shelter in higher places. The flood also disrupted the [[communication]] and [[transportation]] systems, and posed a threat to public [[health]] and [[safety]].<ref>{{cite news|title=MemoriesUP Flood: पहली बार नहीं डूब रहा Lucknow, 1960 की बाढ़ ने बढ़ा दी थी सबकी धड़कन|work=News 18|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/uttar...ow-the-whole-story-nodaa-3746505.html|date=16 September 2021|first=|last=|accessdate=20 August 2023}}</ref> | * In 1923, [[Lucknow]] was one of the earliest recorded floods in the city's history. It was caused by heavy [[rainfall]] in the monsoon season, which made the [[Gomti River]] overflow its banks and inundate many parts of the city. The flood affected the old city, the civil lines, and the cantonment areas. It damaged property, crops, and infrastructure, and forced many people to take shelter in higher places. The flood also disrupted the [[communication]] and [[transportation]] systems, and posed a threat to public [[health]] and [[safety]].<ref>{{cite news|title=MemoriesUP Flood: पहली बार नहीं डूब रहा Lucknow, 1960 की बाढ़ ने बढ़ा दी थी सबकी धड़कन|work=News 18|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/uttar...ow-the-whole-story-nodaa-3746505.html|date=16 September 2021|first=|last=|accessdate=20 August 2023}}</ref> |
* [[1943 Madras floods|In October 1943]], Madras (now [[Chennai]]) saw the worst flood to hit the city. Flood occurred due to excessive rains that lasted for 6 days and overflowed Coovum and the Adyar rivers. Damage caused to life and property was immense. However, estimate figure is unknown. The flood left thousands of people homeless.<ref>{{cite news|title=Memories of Madras: Story of a submerged city|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article2650132.ece|date=22 November 2011|first=Prince|last=Frederick|accessdate=28 May 2015}}</ref> | * [[1943 Madras floods|In October 1943]], Madras (now [[Chennai]]) saw the worst flood to hit the city. Flood occurred due to excessive rains that lasted for 6 days and overflowed Coovum and the Adyar rivers. Damage caused to life and property was immense. However, estimate figure is unknown. The flood left thousands of people homeless.<ref>{{cite news|title=Memories of Madras: Story of a submerged city|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article2650132.ece|date=22 November 2011|first=Prince|last=Frederick|accessdate=28 May 2015}}</ref> |
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