What are protection measures for buildings against floods?

The most effective measures for prevention against inundation

are:

1. to avoid residing on river banks and slopes on river sides and

the sides of gorges.

2. to build at least 250 meters away from the sea coast/river

banks

3. to build proper drainage system in all flood prone areas, so

that the water can be drained off quickly to prevent accumulation.

4. to construct the building with a plinth level higher

than the known high flood level.

5. to construct the whole village or settlement on

a raised platform higher than the high flood level.

6. to construct buildings on stilts or columns with

wall-free space at ground level permitting free

flow of water (inundation or flowing), provided

that columns are circular and strong. In

dry weather condition the ground area could be fenced and used for cattle, sheep poultry

farming, or storage etc.