Most flood-control projects involve widening, deepening and straightening channels so they can hold a larger volume of water before they can inundate adjacent flood plains. |
The majority of the rivers overflow and inundate roads and houses. |
Exceptional periods of rain can cause groundwater flooding from springs and winterbournes which inundate roads and overwhelm drainage systems. |
Then more whacko tourists would inundate their pristine land of home-grown nuts and fruitcakes. |
This immense wave comes from cosmic space and will inundate the entire earth. |
Once the ensuing reverential silence has descended, spoon out into bowls, inundate with custard and eat slowly and appreciatively. |