rainfall
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India has recorded its driest June in 12 years, and the fifth-driest since nationwide rainfall records began in 1901, according to the country's weather department.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Flooding from heavy rainfall, plus sea level rise from coastal extremes were also identified as future risks.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
The “great room” — the home’s centerpiece — hosts a two-story fireplace with a glowing water feature mimicking rainfall above it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
Low pressure from the Atlantic brought a series of weather fronts with the whole of June's rainfall in just the first half of the month.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Seasonal changes of day length, temperature, and rainfall constitute signals that stimulate seeds to germinate, seedlings to grow, and mature plants to develop flowers, seeds, and fruit.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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