torrential
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The climate pattern known as super El Niño can lead to severe droughts, intense heatwaves, torrential rainfall and catastrophic flooding in different parts of the world.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Even so, the hurricane brought torrential rainfall and flooding to coastal communities, including the port city of Manzanillo.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Even if it doesn’t result in torrential rain, El Niño can wreak havoc on the coastline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Verstappen and the Mercedes drivers took the start on intermediate tyres on the still-wet track after a torrential tropical downpour had delayed the start.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
I’m trudging up the hill from school in torrential rain with one thing on my mind: What am I going to do when Brian comes back for Christmas break and he’s with Jude?
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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