noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
rising water; high water; increased water level
Refers to an increase in the amount of water in a river, lake, or other body of water, often due to rain or snowmelt. Can be used as a noun or with する to describe the process of water rising.
See also: 減水
大雨で川が増水した。
The river rose due to heavy rain.
The bridge was closed because of the high water.