Floods Crossword Puzzle

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CYCLONE : A storm or system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure, advances at a speed of about 30 to 50 kilometers an hour, and often brings heavy rain
INUNDATE : To quickly fill up or overwhelm, just like a flood
FLOODGATE : A gate used to control the flow of a body of water
SEVERITY : The degree or extent of something
LEVEE : An embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
TIDE : The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon
FLASH : ...... flood - A sudden flood of great volume, usually caused by heavy rain
PUMP : A device used to move fluids, such as water, by mechanical action
DRAINAGE : The system or process of removing excess water or liquid waste from an area
GROUNDWATER : Water located beneath the earth’s surface
SANDBAG : A bag filled with sand or soil, used for creating barriers to prevent or reduce floodwater damage
TORRENT : A strong and fast-moving stream of water, often associated with heavy rainfall or flooding
DAM : A barrier built across a river or stream to control the flow of water, store it, or generate electricity
PADDLE : A handheld instrument with a flat blade used to propel a boat, such as a canoe or kayak, through the water by pushing against it
SHORE : ....up - To reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure)

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cyclone : a storm or system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure, advances at a speed of about 30 to 50 kilometers an hour, and often brings heavy rain
inundate : to quickly fill up or overwhelm, just like a flood
floodgate : a gate used to control the flow of a body of water
severity : the degree or extent of something
levee : an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
tide : the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the moon
flash : ...... flood - a sudden flood of great volume, usually caused by heavy rain
pump : a device used to move fluids, such as water, by mechanical action
drainage : the system or process of removing excess water or liquid waste from an area
groundwater : water located beneath the earth’s surface
sandbag : a bag filled with sand or soil, used for creating barriers to prevent or reduce floodwater damage
torrent : a strong and fast-moving stream of water, often associated with heavy rainfall or flooding
dam : a barrier built across a river or stream to control the flow of water, store it, or generate electricity
paddle : a handheld instrument with a flat blade used to propel a boat, such as a canoe or kayak, through the water by pushing against it
shore : ....up - to reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure)