Heavy rams may lead to rise in the level of water in rivers, lakes and ponds. The water may then spread over large areas causing floods. The crop fields, forests, villages and cities may get submerged by water. Floods cause extensive damage to crops, domestic animals, property and human life. During floods, the animals living in the water also get carried away with the water. They often get trapped on land areas and die when floodwater recedes. Rains also affect the animals living in the soil.