Flooding has both positive and negative impacts not just on humans and the environment but also on the dispersal and depletion of plants species depending on the specific condition and types of plants involved. On one hand flooding can transport seeds e.g., coconuts, Avocado, palms, water lily etc. and plant parts over a long distance allowing them to disperse more widely than they would have been more able to. This can be beneficial for certain plants species that rely on water-based dispersal mechanism such as Hydrochory. Flooding also has a significant effect on terrestrial plants that cannot withstand inundation for a long period of time. When flood water rise, the submerged vegetation is deprived of oxygen which is necessary for photosynthesis and respiration which mechanically damage the plants and creating unfavorable soil conditions for plants. Flooding can mechanically uproot plants, break stems and branches of trees leading to decline in plant density and diversity at affected areas. Flooding is unavoidable but can be managed if appropriate measures are instituted, such as construction of Dams and reservoirs to hold excess water, riverbank protection, construction of levees and spillways, appropriate drainage systems and storm water management, canalisation and dredging of major rivers.