heavy rainfall

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A new study from the University of Oxford, published March 11, finds that sudden cold spells and heavy rainfall can slow growth and reduce survival chances for young great tits in the UK.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

"The K'gari lakes we studied have been in existence for between 35,000 and 55,000 years, but the drying event we've identified happened unexpectedly during a time of heavy rainfall."

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

Though it’s expected to start drizzling overnight, Angelenos likely won’t see heavy rainfall until late Monday afternoon, with showers predicted through the evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Authorities have evacuated more than 140,000 people from their homes since heavy rainfall flooded several provinces in northern Morocco last week, the interior ministry said Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

In winter, when the flooding came, residents there would have to drive through the creek, which became impassable during heavy rainfall.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith