Nonetheless, it is likely that water covered most regions long enough for many trees to die. Yet, some apparently retained their vitality, enabling them to sprout fresh shoots when the waters receded.
लेकिन कुछ पेड़ शायद बच गए, इसलिए जब पानी घटने लगा तो उनसे नयी - नयी कोंपलें फूटने लगीं ।