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Flood
Flood - a phase of the river's hydrological regime that repeats annually under given climatic conditions during the same season, characterized by maximum water discharge, high and prolonged rise in water level, and caused by snowmelt or combined snowmelt and glacial melt
Source: "GOST 26775-97. Navigable bridge openings dimensions of bridges on inland waterways. Norms and technical requirements"
(introduced into force by the Decree of the State Construction Committee of Russia dated 29.07.1997 No. 18-42)