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- Dictionaryflood/flʌd/
noun
- 1. an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land: "the villagers had been cut off by floods and landslides" Similar
- 2. an outpouring of tears: "she burst into floods of tears" Similar
verb
- 1. cover or submerge (an area) with water in a flood: "the dam burst, flooding a small town" Similar
- 2. arrive in overwhelming amounts or quantities: "sunlight flooded in at the windows" Similar Opposite
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A flood is an overflow of water ( or rarely other fluids) that submerges land that is usually dry. [1] In the sense of "flowing water", the word may also be applied to the inflow of the tide. Floods are of significant concern in agriculture, civil engineering and public health.
A flood is an overflow of water on land. Sometimes a river might receive extra water, either from heavy rains or other natural disasters. When this happens, the water overflows from its normal path in the river bed and onto the dry land. This article will give further details about floods within the context of the IAS Exam.
Flood can be defined as an overflow of large quantities of water onto a normally dry land. Flooding happens in many ways due to overflow of streams, rivers, lakes or oceans or as a result of excessive rain.
A flood is when water overflows or soaks land that is normally dry. Floods can be natural or human-made, and have many effects on the environment and society.
Learn what a flood is, how it happens, and why it is so dangerous. Explore the five types of floods, their causes, effects, and how to stay safe in a flood situation.
2 days ago · Flood is a high-water stage in which water overflows its natural or artificial banks onto normally dry land. Learn about the types, causes, effects and prevention of floods, as well as the flood myths in different cultures and religions.
Apr 4, 2019 · Floods are when water covers land that's normally dry, caused by rain, melting snow, dam failure, or storm surge. Floods can be deadly, damaging, and costly, and are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change.
