Which of the following is a natural disaster that occurs when the amount of rainfall exceeds the ability of a river to absorb it?

river flood

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flash flood

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coastal flood

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minor flood

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Solution

The correct option is B flash flood
When a flood occurs within six hours of a heavy rainfall, it is known as a flash flood.

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