devastating flood
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an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, esp. over what is normally dry land
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- A devastating flood hit the coastal town last year, leaving many homeless.
- The devastating flood destroyed hundreds of homes in the valley.
- The small village was completely submerged by a devastating flood after the dam broke.
- Emergency services responded quickly to the devastating flood that hit the coastal town.
- The region has experienced several devastating floods in the last decade due to climate change.
- After the devastating flood, the community came together to rebuild.
- Emergency services are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the devastating flood.
- Climate change has increased the frequency of devastating floods worldwide.
- Historical archives describe the devastating flood of 1953, which altered the river's course.
- The devastating flood left thousands of people homeless overnight.
- Scientists warn that rising sea levels could lead to more frequent and devastating floods.
- Insurance companies struggled to cover damages from the devastating flood.
- Many families lost all their possessions in the devastating flood.
- The government declared a state of emergency following the devastating flood.
- The monsoon season brought devastating floods that displaced thousands of people.
- Relief efforts began immediately after the devastating flood subsided.
- It was the most devastating flood the country had witnessed in over a century.
- Scientists warned that more devastating floods could occur this season.
- The devastating flood led to a massive humanitarian crisis and calls for international aid.
- The devastating flood contaminated the city's water supply for weeks.