54. NCERT Exempler XXI

 

Deforestation has a dual impact on , contributing to more frequent . When forests are removed, their capacity to absorb rainfall diminishes, leading to and a heightened risk of flooding during heavy rains. Simultaneously, deforestation disrupts the process of , reducing the release of water vapor into the atmosphere, which can alter local rainfall patterns and lead to prolonged dry periods, causing . Additionally, soil erosion resulting from deforestation further exacerbates these hydrological imbalances, amplifying the likelihood and severity of both flooding and drought events.