flooding

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Flooding in northern Peru and southern Ecuador is common but also potentially in East Africa, central Asia and southern portions of North America.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Flooding allowed the fish to escape into the Mississippi Basin, and to reproduce at rates that have overpowered native species.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Flooding in parts of Indonesia's popular resort island of Bali prompted hundreds of people, including dozens of tourists, to seek safety, a local disaster official said Tuesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Flooding has brought significant disruption in parts of Scotland, with flood warnings in place in many areas due to heavy rain and melting snow.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Flooding all the hills with light; What can morning bring to me, Tender Shepherd, wanting thee?

From Poems of the Heart and Home by Yule, J. C.