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rainfall

[rayn-fawl] / ˈreɪnˌfɔl /
NOUN
precipitation
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Antonyms
STRONGEST


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"We expect to have some enhanced rainfall over several parts of the country."

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, bringing worldwide changes in winds and rainfall patterns, on top of man-made global warming.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

Prices were also supported by concerns over India’s production outlook following uneven monsoon rainfall and forecasts of lower output in the EU and Thailand in the 2026-2027 season.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

She said: "There has been a significant cultural shift within Network Rail since this derailment in its understanding the impact of weather and in particular, viewing rainfall as a hazard to railway operations."

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

However, an unprecedented rainfall which went on for over a month changed all that.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

Most notably, in May 2017, some 6 million cubic yards of earth moved after torrential rainfalls, adding 15 acres of coastline.

From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2024

Peeling bark from cinnamon tree branches is easiest after heavy rainfalls, which soften the bark, so harvests typically happen after monsoon seasons.

From Salon ● Dec. 11, 2023

Weather extremes, such as heatwaves and torrential rainfalls, are becoming more frequent and more intense across the United States under climate change.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2023

“So if the rainfalls are spread out in a way that sustains plant growth, you can see some very significant population increases.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2023

It is our second month in Anlungthmor and we are amid one of the worst rainfalls ever.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung


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