rainfall

Example Sentences

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Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service warned that flooding was "imminent" after "heavy prolonged rainfall" had caused local levels at the River Dene to rise.

From BBC

Provisional Met Office data shows that some parts of the UK recorded more rainfall in the first five days than they would normally expect over the course of the whole month.

From BBC

Numerous flood warnings are in effect across the UK after January ended with record-breaking rainfall and February has shown no sign of reprieve.

From BBC

Avocados From Mexico had predicted back in early January that favorable weather patterns, steady rainfall and the avocado industry’s continued investment in best practices would lead to excellent-quality Mexican avocados.

From MarketWatch

Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Tunisia are among the places that have had so much rainfall thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes, roads closed and rail services disrupted.

From BBC