flooding

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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 complicates repairs because the fields are waterlogged and some roads are blocked," Enedis crisis director Herve Champenois said at a press briefing Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Flooding, landslide and extreme weather alerts have also been issued for the broader region.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Flooding in South Africa's northern provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga has forced the famed Kruger National Park to suspend visits and evacuate some guests and staff by helicopter.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

The moon in partial fullness, mild, serene, Flooding the landscape with her mellow light, Illumined every old familiar scene, Brought their associations to her sight.

From Mountain idylls, and Other Poems by King, Alfred Castner