rains

Example Sentences

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The soaking rains may threaten coastal cities with flash floods and nightmarish traffic, but they promise sweet relief for snow-starved thrill seekers from Lake Tahoe to the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

The scenes evoked memories of April 2024, when record rains caused widespread flooding and forced the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights at Dubai's major international air hub.

From Barron's

Roser said he is confident there will be slick roadways and possible aviation disruptions because of heavy rains.

From Los Angeles Times

The UN and its partners estimate that almost 55,000 families have so far been affected by the rains, with their belongings and shelters damaged or destroyed.

From BBC

The rains would be fueled by atmospheric river storms, which pounded the Pacific Northwest earlier this month, causing flooding and evacuations.

From Los Angeles Times