rainfall
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Although the IMD was established in 1875, rainfall analyses begin in 1901, when India's first continuous, nationally comparable climate records became available.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
"By comparison, the highest single-day rainfall recorded last year was about 56 mm," he wrote on X, adding the increase pointed to climate change.
From BBC • 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
Heat combined with record-low May rainfall have significantly increased the risk of fires in forests and national parks in Poland, officials warned.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 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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