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floods

  • plural
    of flood.
    flood
    noun
    a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
  • present tense form
    of flood (3rd person singular).
    flood
    noun
    a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.

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During the 1997-98 event, severe drought across south-east Asia contributed to extensive peat and forest fires, while parts of East Africa experienced devastating floods.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

"It is likely to bring above-average temperatures to much of the globe and shift rainfall patterns, increasing the risk of drought and floods in different regions," the body said in its monthly update.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Brazilian prosecutors on Friday filed an unprecedented lawsuit against oil giant Shell's subsidiary in the country, demanding $108 million in compensation over deadly 2024 floods.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

A moderate risk means that numerous flash floods are likely, and that many streams may flood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

The other two are now on the scene, the door opens and the light floods over us.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque