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Meanings of torrential rain in English

Russian
проливной дождь

Driving rain.

проливной дождь
Usage of torrential rain in English
1
It was of rare violence: torrential rain accompanied by incessant lightning strikes.
Climbing Magazine
2
Forecasters have warned of three days of torrential rain in north-west China.
BBC
3
Twenty-seven homes were destroyed in 2005 when torrential rain… Read more Audio
Radio NZ
4
Four people have died in floods in southwestern Germany after torrential rain.
BBC
5
He could hear it even above the sound of the torrential rain.
The Rains Came
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More than 150 people have died in the country following torrential rain.
The Guardian
7
The church was almost full, in spite of the torrential rain outside.
The eyes of a king
8
Strong winds, torrential rain and even hail hit the Auckland on Wednesday.
Radio NZ
9
The Conti Cup game against Aston Villa was played in torrential rain.
The Guardian
10
Through heatwave and torrential rain it has stood unmoved and seemingly unnoticed.
The Irish Times
11
Even the television lights failed to dispel the gloom and torrential rain.
The Irish Times
12
The streets were largely empty of people on Sunday during torrential rain.
Reuters
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A national disaster agency spokesman said it was caused by sustained torrential rain.
Radio NZ
14
Witnesses said the bus driver lost control of the vehicle in torrential rain.
The Irish Times
15
It was put in place on Tuesday after torrential rain hit the area.
Radio NZ
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The torrential rain may also damage, or wash away, evidence at the site.
Reuters
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Ireland
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