torrential rain

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The interview was interrupted several times by weather and audio issues as torrential rain pounded the roof, making it difficult to continue the conversation.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The term refers to warmer-than-average waters along the equatorial Pacific that can influence weather across the globe, raising the odds of searing drought in some regions and torrential rain in others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Spain on Thursday lifted its highest weather alert for torrential rain in the southern region of Andalusia, where a woman went missing, a day after the storm killed one in Portugal.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

At least 19 people are now believed to have died in recent weeks in South Africa due to floods caused by torrential rain.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

It was a sudden torrential rain, overfilling the river, and Toby couldn’t stop the water from coming over the banks.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss