noun
flood prevention; flood control
Refers to measures and activities aimed at preventing flood damage, such as building levees, sandbagging, and water management.
水防活動は地域の消防団が中心となって行う。
Flood prevention activities are mainly carried out by the local volunteer fire corps.
台風に備えて水防訓練が行われた。
A flood prevention drill was conducted in preparation for the typhoon.
Compound of 水 (water) and 防 (prevent, defend). The reading すいぼう uses the on'yomi of both characters.