rainfall
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Staff said they believed the poor results were due to significant rainfall on 17 and 18 May which caused runoff from land into the sea.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
An expected “super El Niño” could land an additional blow by reducing rainfall.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Researchers say the lower number is probably attributable to the higher-than-average seasonal rainfall in Southern California, a region that has historically dominated the “honor roll” list.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Flooding is another major threat identified for Wales, where 245,000 properties are already at risk from more extreme rainfall in winter and rising sea levels along the coast.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
There was a chapter about Dacca, and I began to read about its rainfall, and its jute production.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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