"Design Options Detail of Option 1 - Embankments An embankment is a raised mound or wall made up of dirt and reinforced by stone.An embankment can be used as a device to mitigate floodwaters. It works byredirecting the flow of water run-off during the wet season. By doing thisfloodingcan be prevented and the effects that it would have on the people, such as damagedcrops and a lowered food supply. The water can also be redirected into storagefacilities allowing the positive use of that water. Economical The cost of an embankment can be cheap as it can be made with local materialssuch as dirt and stone. However, depending on the size of the embankment,costs oflabor and heavy machinery (if required) vary. Sustainability damage to the embankment,can be fixed relatively quickly and easily as thematerials that will be needed to fix the problem are readily available, or can besourced in a short span of time.Cultural This design will combats the increasing effects on climate change, by using theembankments as flood mitigation, which is also a method of redirecting waterrunoff that can be later used. Embankments can be retro-fitted to suit the needs of the community, i.e. morecrops, larger embankment. Environmental Impact Design could be made on land that is close to the village, and is not in use by thepopulation,hence the design has a minimal environmental impactTechnical Functionality The solution helps to both divert floods and provides an increased crop yield,therefore making it a functional solution. Detail of Option 2 Irrigation Canals Irrigation is crucial for agriculture in the country which suffers from droughts andirregular rainfall patterns. However, irrigation would only benefit the functionality in the wet season, due to insufficient water in the dry season and no significantwater storage systems for year-round irrigation of crops. Flood mitigation may be achieved by rehabilitating small-scale irrigation canalsplaced on mountainous slopes where flash floods are commonly frequent. This willprovide several channels to redirect large volumes of water flow during the wetseason. Cultural Initially, vegetation in the designated area will be removed in order to excavate thecanals. Once the project is built, vegetation will be replanted in order to build resistancesagainst the water flow, strengthening the usage of canals as well as restoring thenatural environment. Traditional farming techniques are unaffected by the project. Economical Requires minimal funds as the project relies on volunteers from the localcommunity and utilizes local materials found in the natural environment. Sustainability"