Inundation; water entering and submerging an area (e.g., buildings, basements) often due to flooding or leaks.
台風で住宅地が浸水した。
A residential area was flooded by the typhoon.
地下室は浸水を防ぐために排水ポンプが必要だ。
The basement needs a drainage pump to prevent flooding.
豪雨で道路が浸水し、通行止めになった。
Heavy rain caused the road to flood and it was closed to traffic.