Page 3 - LESSON 12 MM1
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                     The overflowing of water which  submerges the land is called Flood.
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                      F First aid kit and emergency kit are the two things that should be kept ready
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                      iii.   M o v e   t o   u p p e r   l e v e l s   o f   b u i l d i n g s   a n d   w a i t   t o   b evacuated

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