heavy rainfall
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Tropical Storm Bertha spread across northwestern Florida Tuesday, where it was predicted to bring coastal flooding and heavy rainfall, the National Hurricane Center said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
At least 51 people have died and more than a million affected by heavy rainfall in Bangladesh in recent days.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Flooding from heavy rainfall, plus sea level rise from coastal extremes were also identified as future risks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
It leads to higher temperatures and heavy rainfall and boosts the risk of drought in much of North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
In winter, when the flooding came, residents there would have to drive through the creek, which became impassable during heavy rainfall.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
