Often used to describe situations where water causes emergencies, such as floods or hurricanes. News channels provided updates on the inundation of coastal areas after the storm.
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Water Damage
In contexts of property or land damage, 'inundation' implies severe water-related destruction. The insurance company deals with claims for house inundations after heavy rainfall.
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Extensive Impact
Use 'inundation' to express extensive or complete submergence under water, emphasizing vastness. Farmers worried about the inundation of their fields from the overflowing river.