flooding

Example Sentences

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As Typhoon Jangmi advanced, its sprawling rainbands delivered intense rainfall across a broad area, prompting concerns about flooding in several locations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

A neighbourhood resident, 54-year-old traffic clerk Mihaela Blanaru, told AFP she heard a phone alert warning her about the danger, and then was surprised by the light flooding her bedroom and the noise.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Dungannon Library had to close its doors earlier this month following significant flooding caused by issues within the underground drainage network.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

For years, the world has worried about China flooding global markets with electric vehicles, solar panels, batteries, steel and consumer electronics.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Garrett and I hop out and join the hordes of people flooding the entrance.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman