rainfall
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The last recorded rainfall on Halloween in L.A. occurred in 2014, when a quarter of an inch of precipitation fell on downtown Los Angeles, according to weather service records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
However, it warned that speed restrictions would be in place on several routes until 16:00 on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Greater snowfall over Greenland could affect the stability of the Greenland ice sheet, while increased Mediterranean rainfall could influence future flooding risks in southern Europe.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
Sunny spells and blustery showers are expected elsewhere, while north-east Scotland is likely to see the most persistent rainfall.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The recent rainfall filled the cottage with the scent of damp soil.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Most notably, in May 2017, some 6 million cubic yards of earth moved after torrential rainfalls, adding 15 acres of coastline.
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2024
California has otherwise experienced a mild wildfire season, after dozens of atmospheric rivers pummeled the state earlier this year and delivered record rainfalls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2023
Scientists have discovered a new technique which will shed light on the phenomena of winter monsoons -- the heavy autumn and winter rainfalls which can cause floods and landslides across southeast Asia.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2023
Other parts of the country witnessed heavy rainfalls and floods.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2023
It is our second month in Anlungthmor and we are amid one of the worst rainfalls ever.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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