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rainfall

[reyn-fawl] / ˈreɪnˌfɔl /
NOUN
precipitation
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STRONGEST


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Record winter rainfall is flushing pollution and sediment into Devon and Cornwall's coastal waters, raising risks to marine life, shellfish and potentially human health as conditions warm.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Instead, scientists and water managers will need to better track spring rainfall, soil moisture, plant activity, and temperature trends to make accurate forecasts.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Climate change is wreaking havoc on agriculture, bringing stronger storms, longer droughts, erratic rainfall and rising temperatures.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

However, when a super El Niño was predicted in 2015-16, California’s yearly rainfall totals ended up being about average.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

North Africa enjoys a Mediterranean climate, characterized by rainfall concentrated in the winter months.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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