Rains is a verb, the third person singular conjugation of rain. Seasonal winds that can bring warm air and heavy rains from the indian ocean to parts of india are called. Since end of january, heavy seasonal rains in southeastern africa are causing severe flooding, especially along the zambezi river mozambique. Additionally, dangerous lightning and highspeed winds often accompany heavy rains, especially if they were caused by a tropical storm.
Early seasonal rains delivering higher pollutant loads to. Called the channel country, the region receives very little rain and only flows with water after summer monsoon rains drench the highland to its north and east. Heavy rains brought by strong positive iod impact east. Medellin devastated by flooding as seasonal rains return. As the air rises, it condenses into a visible cumulus or cumulonimbus cloud.
Heavy rainfall expected in 22 tamil nadu districts on october 31. Floods triggered by heavy seasonal rains and onrush of water from hills across the indian borders have claimed at least 108 lives in bangladesh, a disaster official said on sunday. Heavy rains continued to lash the uae for the second day straight on. Every year, the rainfilled monsoon winds cause the nearby bangali river to overflow its banks. Meanwhile, tma has called upon various authorities to take necessary precautions ahead of upcoming heavy rains that will begin in the second week of march and end in the third week of may, this year. I believe that the word you are looking for to complete this question is monsoon. The rains in the middle of november early december are sometimes called the sazanka tsuyu, literally rainy season of the camellia on account of the timing with the blossoming of the seasonal flower. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The flooding and landslides caused by the heavy seasonal rainfall have left some areas cut off. Monsoon rains definition and meaning collins english.
Apr 10, 2017 even the bestplanned landscapes can have problems with moisture accumulation, whether due to settling after construction or heavy, seasonal rains. The wet season sometimes called the rainy season is the time of year when most of a regions average annual rainfall occurs. Rains can also be a plural noun, the rains, which indicates heavy rainfall or the season of heavy rainfall. Seasonal rains cause deadly floods and widespread damage in northern and western bolivia. Heavy rainfall expected in 22 tamil nadu districts on. Heavy rains continue to lash uae for second day news. Floods caused by heavy rains claim 108 lives in bangladesh. Torrential downpours can cause widespread flooding and mudslides. We have sent a response team to the site to do the relevant exploration and has called the team. If rains dont start when theyre supposed to, it can lead to growing rainfall deficits, poor ground, and an increased risk of drought which reduces crop yields and produces famine. The three central rainy months the winter of the temperate climates, december, january, and february contribute twothirds to threequarters of the annual rainfall in most regions of the country. Nearly 80 weather stations across the state received heavy to very heavy rains during the past 24 hours ending 8. In an ordinary thunderstorm, air rises at 40 mph and in a severe thunderstorm speeds may reach more than 100 mph. A big wet season would normally be the way it is modified.
Explore seasonal rains profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of. Wikimatrix the city is on the santa cruz river, formerly a perennial river, but now a dry river bed for much of the year that floods during significant seasonal rains. A monsoon is a seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing, or strongest, winds of a region. Rains are typically brief and heavy, rarely lasting longer than a few hours. B24 dictionary of american regional english uwmadison. A column of violently rotating air in the shape of a funnel that extends from the bottom of a cumulonimbus cloud to the ground. Fortuna reports heavy seasonal rains lead to temporary. High heat, high humidity, extensive clouding and several spells of moderate to heavy rain with strong surface winds are the chief characteristics of.
The slowmoving flood drains into the dry streams and rivers, pooling in sometimespresent lakes, such as lake yamma yamma and lake eyre. Nearby hardscapes such as patios, walkways and driveways can add to the problem. Its called the first flush effect, and its been happening across the state in recent weeks as the dry season has given way. Heavy rainfall can cause extensive damage to people and property. This is also called the monsoon season, the southwest monsoon season, the wet season and the hotwet season. Extensive damage was reported, as well as power outages. A seasonal wind that blows toward the land in the summer, bringing heavy rains, and that blows away from the land in the winter, bringing dry weather. In effect rains fall in israel only during the period october through may, which is called the rainfall season. If rains start late, are too heavy, or not heavy enough, they can spell disaster for peoples livestock, crops, and lives. Large quantities of agricultural fertilizers leach into lake okeechobee, then are flushed into the st. Heavy seasonal rains are fouling floridas rivers, lakes, lagoons, beaches and coastlines.
Monsoons cause wet and dry seasons throughout much of the tropics. The term green season is also sometimes used as a euphemism by tourist authorities. Heavy rain is a 2010 interactive drama and actionadventure game developed by quantic dream and published by sony computer entertainment. From june until september, summer monsoon rains occur in south asian countries such as vietnam, thailand, cambodia, bangladesh, laos, india, and pakistan. Study shows promise for subseasonal forecasts of heavy. Why is most of the worlds water not available for human use. Heavy rainfall affecting southern iraq since march 21, 2020, resulted in destructive flash floods and landslides responsible for at least 12 fatalities and 17 injuries across several provinces. The dubai media office called the rain unusually heavy and said rainfall reached 150 mmhour for twoandahalf hours. The floods triggered by heavy seasonal rains and an onrush of water from hills across the indian borders have caused widespread damage to homes, crops, roads and highways across vast areas of. Heavy rains brought by strong positive iod impact east africa, hundreds of thousands affected. Wall cloud this cloud appears as an abrupt lowering of the cloud base from the relatively. Heavy rain and mudslides kill eight in bolivia news al.
Storm in which there is considerable falling andor blowing. The monsoon is a season of winds and heavy rains that affects much of south asia on an annual basis. What is the season called when its heavy rains in india. First seasonal rains causing pollutants to flush toward rivers, gulf. Villagers pass a submerged rice paddy during a monsoon in nischintapur, bangladesh. The weather conditions all over the country change with the onset of the monsoon winds. Seasonal wind usually associated with warm temperatures and heavy rains. A key component of a heavy rainfall event the llj is crucial to the initiation and sustenance of mcss and heavy rain heavy rainfall often occurs near the nose exit region andor left west side of the llj axis where speed convergence, confluent flow, frontogenesis, and lift. Officials have called on those affected to try to seek shelter on higher ground. Weather experts say the rains have been enhanced by a phenomenon called the indian ocean dipole which, when positive, can cause a rise in water. April is the peak month of the long rains season in the country which covers between march and may with the seasonal forecast saying the expected rainfall amounts are likely to be higher than the. Monsoons are seasonal winds that bring heavy rains such as those that pelted metro manila from sunday to tuesday. This was called the month of flowers, and it was the greenest.
Many locations receive almost all of their annual rainfall within a 6month period surrounding the. From december until february, the monsoon rains move south of the equator towards australia. Fortuna reports heavy seasonal rains lead to temporary reduction in construction activities at the lindero gold project in argentina by published. The rains of march and april are known in scripture as the latter rains, which supplied nourishment to the barley and wheat crops before they are white for harvest. The game features four protagonists involved with the mystery of the origami killer, a serial murderer who uses extended periods of rainfall to drown his victims. This period is generally avoided for tourism, but some sights are considered particularly atmospheric in the rain and fog, particularly. Heavy rains pollute floridas water, threaten human health. In late 2015, heavy rains gave the region some of its most intense flooding in the last half century. The australian tropics are subject to heavy and monsoonal rains for four months a year, and it is universally called the wet season usually capitalised, and often shortened to just the wet. The shift may cause heavy rains in the summer, but at. The player interacts with the game by performing actions highlighted on screen related to. Local storm with tall clouds, heavy rains, and thunder and lightning. A key component of a heavy rainfall event the lowlevel jet.
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