muddy stream; turbid current
Refers to a river or stream carrying mud and sediment, often after heavy rain. Can also be used figuratively for chaotic or turbulent situations. Antonym: 清流 (clear stream).
See also: 清流
大雨で川が濁流と化した。
The river turned into a muddy torrent due to the heavy rain.
濁流に飲み込まれないように注意してください。
Be careful not to be swept away by the muddy current.
The man was swept away by the muddy current and went missing.
The car was swallowed up by the muddy current and carried away.
Because of the heavy rain, a muddy current surged in from the river.