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Drainage system
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a network of pipes, channels, and structures designed to collect and channel excess water, wastewater, or other liquids away from an area or a property
Example
The impaired drainage system caused flooding during heavy rainstorms.
The urban drainage system struggled to handle the unexpected volume of water during the flash flood.
The city's drainage system struggled to cope with the torrential rainfall, resulting in widespread flooding in low-lying areas.
The rainy weather contributed to the flooding in part, but the main cause was the clogged drainage system.
The deluge caused flash flooding throughout the city, overwhelming the drainage systems and submerging streets.
