rainfall

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The reservoir of the Amir Kabir dam, one of the largest supplying Iran's capital, is still largely empty despite sporadic winter rainfall following the worst drought in decades, local media reported Wednesday.

From Barron's

The excessive rainfall also has the potential to raise the dangers associated with flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times

Southern California is bracing for record rainfall this week, with forecasters predicting five straight days of precipitation through the holiday.

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

By Monday evening, rainfall totals in Sacramento were minimal and climbing.

From Los Angeles Times