Flood

To become worse; to decline in quality or condition // The weather deteriorated rapidly, with heavy rain and strong winds

To move people away from a dangerous place to a safe one // The residents were evacuated from their homes due to the approaching hurricane

The basic physical systems of a country or region, such as transportation, communication, and power // The government invested heavily in improving the country's infrastructure

Artificial lakes or ponds used to store water // The city's water supply depends on the reservoirs in the nearby mountains

Exciting, impressive, or striking // The play had a dramatic ending that left the audience speechles

An overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry // The heavy rains caused widespread floods in the region

To strengthen or support something // The army was sent to reinforce the border defenses

Extremely important or urgent // The patient's condition is critical

A summary or report // The manager gave us a rundown of the company's financial performance

Left helpless or unable to move // The hikers were stranded in the mountains after a blizzard