heavy precipitation

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heavy
adjective
uk
/ˈhev.i/us
/ˈhev.i/
weighing a lot, and needing effort to move ...
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precipitation
noun[U]
uk
/prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/us
/priːˌsɪp.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
environmentspecialized
water that falls from the clouds towards the ground, especially as rain ...
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Instead, the infection was apparently caused by the contaminated and poor environmental conditions in the yard that were apparently attributed toheavyprecipitationduring the winter months.
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The squall line containsheavyprecipitation, hail, frequent lightning, strong straight line winds, and possibly tornadoes and waterspouts.
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Typically, if there is anyheavyprecipitation, it will accompany the passage of the cold front.
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Flooding and mudslides caused by theheavyprecipitationdamaged roads and homes, especially in low-lying areas.
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However, those capable of producingheavyprecipitationor stormy weather carry a "nimbo-" or "-nimbus" designation.
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Theheavyprecipitationresulted in mudslides and flooding, which in turn damaged roads, bridges, and houses.
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In mountainous areas,heavyprecipitationis possible where upslope flow is maximized within windward sides of the terrain at elevation.
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Theheavyprecipitationled to significant flooding across the country as dozens of rivers exceeded their banks; hundreds were left homeless.
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Heavyprecipitationwas reported, with one station reporting a total of 53 mm (2.12 in); the rainfall caused flooding in inland areas.
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Heavyprecipitationcaused flooding on several islands in the path of the storm.
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The presence and consistency of the summer fog is actually more important to overall health of the trees thanheavyprecipitation.
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Additionally, theheavyprecipitationflooded streets and homes as well as down trees.
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Severe weather includes extreme local meteorological events like tornados,heavyprecipitationevents and avalanches.
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Theheavyprecipitationwas attributed to a mesoscale feature; an inflow band intersected with an adjacent stationary front, which also contributed to the deluge.
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However, little damage resulted from theheavyprecipitation.
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Heavyprecipitationfell throughout the island chain, but no serious damage was reported.
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Theheavyprecipitationkeeps the glacier very healthy with an average thickness of 8to 10.
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Heavyprecipitationalso resulted, though no damage was reported.
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Theheavyprecipitationwas responsible for extensive crop damage across the region.
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After months ofheavyprecipitation, a number of rivers overflowed their banks for several weeks at a time and broke through levees at numerous locations.
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