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The river overflowed due to continuous rain, causing severe flooding in the city.

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The river overflowed due to continuous rain, causing severe flooding in the city.

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How to use in different contexts

News Report

Continuous rain caused the river to overflow, resulting in severe flooding across the city.

Weather Report

The city is experiencing severe flooding due to the river overflowing after days of heavy rainfall.

Personal Account

I witnessed the river overflow due to the relentless rain; the city is now severely flooded.

Scientific Explanation

The prolonged rainfall exceeded the river's capacity, leading to an overflow and subsequent flooding.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Prolonged rainfall resulted in the river overflowing, causing significant flooding within the urban area.

Casual

The river flooded the city because it rained so much.

Simpler English

Lots of rain made the river too full, and the city flooded.

Phrases to learn

overflowed due to

To exceed capacity because of something.

severe flooding

Extensive and damaging inundation with water.