Word/Phrase: riada
Translation: flood
Pronunciation: ˈrja.ða
The river overflowed its banks - El río se desbordó; Many homes were affected - Muchas casas se vieron afectadas; The city declared a state of emergency - La ciudad declaró el estado de emergencia; Rescue teams were deployed - Se desplegaron equipos de rescate; People were evacuated from their homes - Las personas fueron evacuadas de sus hogares