rainfall
Example Sentences
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It warned that river levels were high after "heavy and persistent rainfall" on Saturday night and flooding was expected.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Excessive rainfall creating disease issues for beans limited the amount of cocoa coming out of West African ports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The category four system was forecast to bring "destructive wind gusts and heavy rainfall" to some coastal areas, the bureau said.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Saturated ground and damaged infrastructure mean even moderate rainfall could trigger new flooding or landslides in the days ahead.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
Both rivers were swollen with rainfall and thick with boulders that created dozens of small, swift waterfalls.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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