In Iraq, houses were built on piles of reeds ... one large lakeside development contains 32 new amphibious homes. These homes can withstand flood waters of up to 5.5 metres.

But some houses are built in or near regulatory floodways ... Also, have your appraiser make sure your home can withstand any likely flooding. When viewing maps for your region, note the year the map ...

Additionally, it is often hit by floods. While the north-eastern States ... According to a study from IIT Guwahati, the Assam-type house can withstand lateral deformation because of the flexible ...

The damage, adding up to billions of dollars, can be seen in videos taken ... at the insurance company's expense. 20 N.S. houses to receive free flood-proofing upgrades in pilot project Ontario ...