rainfall

Example Sentences

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This weakening warms the usually cooler central and eastern sides of the ocean, altering rainfall over the equatorial Pacific and wind patterns around the world.

From Barron's

Relentless storms and near‑constant rainfall – described as "apocalyptic" by one expert – have brought some of the South West's worst flooding in decades.

From BBC

Major rainfall in December and early February created ideal breeding conditions, said Susanne Kluh, general manager for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.

From Los Angeles Times

"At this stage in February we would usually have some early potatoes planted but this year that has been impossible because of the excessive rainfall," he said.

From BBC

Limited resources and extreme weather hampered police efforts, with searchers hindered by heavy rainfall, freezing conditions and snow.

From BBC