heavy rainfall

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In mid-April 2026, Super Typhoon Sinlaku swept across the North Pacific, delivering heavy rainfall and flooding to the Mariana Islands.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

WMO chief Celeste Saulo said the world needed to get ready for an El Nino which could "exacerbate drought and heavy rainfall and increase the risk of heatwaves both on land and in the ocean".

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

They added general public health advice was to avoid entering the sea for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall events.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The heavy rainfall over the past week has triggered flash floods not seen in years.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 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