flooding

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A man has died near Athens as a storm hits parts of Greece with gale-force winds and flooding, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped the island of Crete.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

While no deaths have been reported as a result of the flooding, more than 200 people have been saved from the rising waters, and at least 10 people have been hospitalized with hypothermia.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Regardless, Shulman’s critics say Suno-generated songs are flooding music streaming platforms and diluting the royalty pool for those same artists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The March rains have repeatedly turned Nairobi streets to raging rivers, flooding thousands of homes and businesses.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

He couldn’t avoid the darkness flooding his mind.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro