flooding

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Unlike other disasters, such as hurricanes, flooding, or extreme heat, a fire can be manipulated in minutes by just one person.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

It gave examples such as increased road and rail infrastructure damage during heatwaves; more frequent flooding of transport facilities; and greater challenges at ports and airports during strong wind events.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

This sentiment is shared by Han Sing Keng, a durian farmer and seller in Malaysia's Johor state, who says many of the durians flooding the market at throwaway prices are "not qualified for export".

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Chinese imports aren’t only flooding Europe but also crowding out German companies in other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Otto yanked the cord that zipped their blinds to the top of the window frame, flooding the room with bright sunshine.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles