rains

Example Sentences

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A flood zone is an area that has a potential for flooding during heavy rains or a weather disaster.

From Los Angeles Times

Although rains are expected to intensify throughout the day Tuesday and into the night, concerns over serious flooding are focused on Wednesday — Christmas Eve — as rainfall totals increase, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The soaking rains may threaten coastal cities with flash floods and nightmarish traffic, but they promise sweet relief for snow-starved thrill seekers from Lake Tahoe to the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

The scenes evoked memories of April 2024, when record rains caused widespread flooding and forced the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights at Dubai's major international air hub.

From Barron's

Roser said he is confident there will be slick roadways and possible aviation disruptions because of heavy rains.

From Los Angeles Times