Learn · Sentences Describing the Weather

There is a risk of flooding in some areas due to the heavy rainfall over the past few days.

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Sentence

Narrator

There is a risk of flooding in some areas due to the heavy rainfall over the past few days.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving a Warning

There's a risk of flooding in several areas; please take precautions.

Reporting News

Due to recent heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding in low-lying areas.

Providing Information

Be aware that there's a potential for flooding in some regions because of the downpour.

Explaining a Situation

The heavy rainfall has increased the risk of flooding in vulnerable areas.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The persistent heavy rainfall has elevated the risk of flooding in certain regions.

Casual

Some places might flood because of all the rain we've had.

Simpler English

There's a chance of floods in some places due to the rain.

Phrases to learn

risk of flooding

The possibility or danger of an area becoming submerged in water.

heavy rainfall

A large amount of rain falling in a short period.