Sentences with phrase «bring floodwaters»

Cohen says that according to the historical accounts, it took Emperor Yu 22 years to bring the floodwaters under control through massive dredging operations, after which he established the dynasty marking China's transition to modernisation.

Here is the quote from Genesis: «I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy ALL life under the heavens, EVERY creature that has the breath of life in it.

«And behold, I Myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life; everything that is on the earth shall die» (Genesis 6:17).

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Above: An aerial view of Jones Beach in Wantagh, which was ruined by heavy winds and floodwaters brought ashore by superstorm Sandy.

It can also bring health threats from contaminated floodwater.

Tokyo, Amsterdam, and the entire Mediterranean island of Ibiza were inundated with floodwaters today due to rising sea levels brought on by global warming.

After Hurricane Harvey hit Texas hard over the weekend, rescue efforts are underway to bring survivors to safety amid rising floodwaters.

Bush communities in Western Australia's north say the string of cyclones has brought an unexpected benefit, with floodwaters cutting off the supply of alcohol and illicit drugs, making for a peaceful few months.