Many scholars have debated whether the Deluge in Genesis should be read as a literal historical event or as a myth.

After the sudden storm, the streets were deluged with rainwater, forcing residents to move to higher ground.

After the dam burst, a deluge swept through the valley, washing away roads and homes.

After days of torrential rain, the overflowing river threatened to deluge the agricultural fields and nearby homes.

The coastal town endured multiple deluges last summer and still hasn't recovered.

Every spring, the thaw deluges the river valley with meltwater, making the roads impassable.

The delugers overwhelmed the low-lying villages after the sudden thaw.

The deluger overwhelmed the coastal town with a sudden, unstoppable tide.

After the product launch, customer messages kept deluging the support team, forcing them to work overtime.

The fire brigade deployed deluge guns to douse the industrial blaze before it reached the chemical storage.