This is the 5106th most frequent Russian word.
наводнения
Floods.
The word 'наводнения' is used as the subject (plural noun) of the sentence, referencing a natural disaster.
В прошлом году наводнения нанесли значительный ущерб городам.
Last year, floods caused significant damage to cities.
Here, 'наводнения' again acts as the subject (plural noun), indicating a natural phenomenon following weather conditions.
После сильных дождей ожидались наводнения в районе реки.
After heavy rains, floods were anticipated in the river area.
Again used as a subject (plural noun), 'наводнения' refers to potential events requiring precautionary measures.