flash floods
Flash floods are rapid and severe floods that occur suddenly and unexpectedly, typically resulting from heavy rainfall or the overflow of waterways. These floods pose a significant threat due to their speed and force, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and endangering human lives.
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- flash flood impacts
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- flash flood recovery efforts
- flash flood response
- flash flood safety precautions
- flash flood warnings
- flash flood-prone areas
- flooding
- natural disasters
- rainfall
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- thunderstorms
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