Effects of floods and floods on social life and economy the example of Edirne province

ABSTRACT Changes in rainfall patterns caused by global warming cause sudden and intense rainfall. In addition, the expansion of settlements towards stream and river beds causes us to encounter frequent floods and floods in our country. Edirne is located in a location where three rivers meet and there are many stream beds due to its topographic structure. For this reason, Edirne has frequently faced floods and floods throughout history. The type of disasters that cause severe damage and loss of life after the earthquake in Turkey are floods. The main reasons why this is the case are due to the deterioration of the natural structure and the expansion of urbanization towards flood areas. In this study, the causes of floods and floods experienced in various regions and the effects of the measures taken in this regard are mentioned. The choice of wrong methods in stream improvement works in the region and the expansion of settlements towards river and stream beds cause many people to suffer and unfortunately lose their lives. In addition, the presence of dams in countries where three rivers pass creates dangers of different dimensions, such as the simultaneous opening of the dam gates as a result of high rainfall. The agricultural insurance system prevents the insuring of agricultural lands due to the high risk of flood zones, and this makes farmers in need of government support. Due to some articles specified in the regulation regarding the aid to be provided to farmers damaged by natural disasters, the farmers' losses are not covered and their grievances are not eliminated. Keywords: Flood, Overflow, Process improvement