rains
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Winter and spring rains spurred abundant vegetation that later dried out in successive heat waves, leaving ample fuel for wildfires, officials said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
The mountain thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday and Tuesday but should be accompanied by wetting rains that dampen fire risk, with about a tenth of an inch of precipitation, Molina said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
The country has been battered by monsoon rains since Sunday, with several deadly landslides reported in Cox's Bazar.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
During La Niña, warmer waters remain farther west, strengthening monsoon rains across parts of South and Southeast Asia.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026
“It’s a place of bugs aplenty! It is sheltered from rains and winds,” the younger spider said.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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