What is another word for flood control?
Pronunciation: [flˈʌd kəntɹˈə͡ʊl] (IPA) 
Flood control refers to the various methods used to prevent or manage floods. Synonyms for flood control can include flood prevention, flood mitigation, flood management, flood defense, and flood protection. Each of these terms may be used to describe the methods and strategies employed to reduce the harmful effects of flooding. These can include building and maintaining levees and other flood barriers, improving drainage systems, constructing reservoirs and other water storage systems, and implementing effective warning systems. Through effective and comprehensive flood control measures, communities can help reduce the risk of damage and loss of life caused by flooding.
