heavy rainfall
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Sugar prices, instead, climbed 6.6% last month—marking their fourth consecutive monthly increase and reaching their highest level since December 2024—as heavy rainfall disrupted sugarcane harvesting and processing in Brazil’s key Centre-South region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
He said severe weather can bring heavy rainfall, rising water levels and flooding, with volunteers placed on standby to respond if needed.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
While parts of South America may see severe drought, the climate pattern could bring heavy rainfall and flooding to other parts of that region.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Authorities from Guerrero to Nayarit warned that Trudy could strengthen, and said heavy rainfall could cause major damage because the ground is already saturated from previous storms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 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
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