Question

Which of the following is a possible consequence of damage to infrastructure due to flooding

Answer 1

Possible consequences include:

- Disruption of utilities (power, water, sewage) causing loss of services.
- Damage to roads, bridges and public transit, limiting travel and emergency response.
- Contamination of drinking water and increased risk of waterborne disease.
- Economic losses from business closures, repair costs, and lost productivity.
- Displacement of residents and damage to housing.
- Environmental contamination from washed-away hazardous materials.

Any of these can follow flooding-related infrastructure damage.