Torrential Rain in China

Severe Storms

Torrential Rain in China

Patterns running from pale green to deep blue are draped over southern China, showing rainfall totals for the week of June 4 through June 11, 2007. Though seasonal rains are not unexpected in the area, the rain that fell during the week was torrential and relentless. As the image shows, a broad stretch of China received up to 200 millimeters of rain, and some areas were inundated with up to 500 millimeters.

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Heavy Rains in Malaysia

This color-coded map shows rainfall amounts in Malaysia and Indonesia from December 24, 2012, to January 6, 2013.

Severe Storms

Heavy Rain Floods Central America

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Heavy Rain in the Mid-Atlantic States

Severe Storms

Heavy Rains Create Major Flooding in Senegal

Severe Storms

Heavy Rains in Central and South America

This color-coded image shows rainfall amounts in andaround Panama from December 6 to December 12, 2010.

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Rainfall from Typhoon Kai-tak

This color-coded image shows rainfall totals and the storm track for Typhoon Kai-tak in August 2012.

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms

Guyana Flooded by Heavy Rains

Floods