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waterlogging

/ˈwɔːtəlɒɡɪŋ/noun

उच्चारण वॉर्टलॉगिंग

जलभराव, जल-जमाव

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noun
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    [U]

    the state in which soil is so full of water that plants cannot grow well; the collection of water in an area that cannot drain away

    जलभराव, जल-जमाव

    • Too much canal irrigation has caused waterlogging in parts of Punjab.
    • Heavy rain led to waterlogging on several roads.
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waterlogged adjective
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General knowledge

Waterlogging and salinity are two major problems caused by over-irrigation.

GK: अधिक सिंचाई से होने वाली दो बड़ी समस्याएँ waterlogging और salinity हैं।