Sentence examples for is in flood from inspiring English sources
Use of the Ganges water for irrigation, either when the river is in flood or by means of gravity canals, has been common since ancient times.
Yet a new tide of awareness of the need for strength through greater unity is in flood in all the separate European countries.
When the Blue Nile is in flood, it holds back the White Nile water, turning it into an extensive lake and delaying its flow.
At the Marco Polo Bridge it is 50 feet (15 metres) above the level of the city, thus constituting a hazard when the river is in flood but also facilitating canalization and irrigation.
There are three kinds of canals: controlled canals, receiving water from regulators on the main river in all seasons; uncontrolled canals, taking water only when the river is in flood; and raised concrete flumes, usually requiring pumps.
However, when the Herbert River is in flood this water may have nowhere to go.
She's happily buttering a piece of toast in the kitchen, and the next second is in floods of tears.
Houses carrying mortgages are required to carry flood insurance if they are in flood plains.
"When we bought our house in 1989 we were not told that it was in flood risk zone.
Nearly half (n = 77, 41%) of the households were in flood zones, as estimated by the presence of tambos (stilts).
