But heavy rain fell overnight and next morning the two slow left-arm bowlers, Peel and Johnny Briggs, were all but unplayable.

* 2012 – At least 30 people have been killed as a result of heavy monsoon rain in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan.

Air shows, and other big shows such as agricultural shows, on grassy land, are vulnerable to continued heavy rain waterlogging the ground, and making the cloudbase too low for flying, forcing cancellation, or the show ending early, costing much money for the show's organizers, as people and parking cars have difficulty moving about and turn the land into a morass, and the organizers may be tempted to put straw or cinders down to make movement easier, and the owner of the land cannot accept the resulting damage.

On the Coast, rainfall, sometimes relentless heavy rain, dominates in winter because of consistent barrages of cyclonic low-pressure systems from the North Pacific, but on occasion ( and not every winter ) heavy snowfalls and below freezing temperatures arrive when modified arctic air reaches coastal areas, typically for short periods.

* 2010 – In Madeira Island, Portugal, heavy rain causes floods and mudslides, resulting in at least 43 deaths, in the worst disaster in the history of the archipelago.

There are concerns about whether the maximum discharge of 1000 m³ / s is enough in a scenario where heavy rain floods the lake Vänern, causing considerable damage.

Similarly, the 2006-07 celebrations in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling were all cancelled on the day, again due to high winds and heavy rain.

In recent years there has been a marked increase in the frequency of high winds, heavy rains, summer droughts and flooding both from heavy rain and from high seas.

: Sudden cloudbursts are common from October to April ; they bring heavy rain which can damage roads and houses ; sandstorms and dust storms occur throughout the year, but are most common between March and August

On August 6, 1993, heavy torrential rain caused extensive flooding and landslides in the area including Ryugamizu, where 49 people lost their lives from the disaster.

On the 6th of February 2008, the BBC reported that heavy rain might lead to a release of water from the dam, which would force 50, 000 people downstream to evacuate.

Thunderstorms or heavy rain may cause agricultural damages. Record high: 45. 4C ,( 113F ) ( Jule 2000 ), record low :- 21. 6 C ,(- 6. 88f ), January 1968. Larissa receives only 450mm of rain per year, but Corfu for example receives 1080mm of rain per year, because the mountais of Pindos create a rainshadow for the eastern coast of Greece.

Rain clouds originating over the Indian Ocean discharge much of their moisture over the island's eastern coast ; the heavy precipitation supports the area's rain forest ecosystem.

Since outdoor activities are severely curtailed by heavy rain, snow and the wind chill, forecasts can be used to plan activities around these events, and to plan ahead and survive them.

A hydrometeorologist prepares and issues forecasts of accumulating ( quantitative ) precipitation, heavy rain, heavy snow, and highlights areas with the potential for flash flooding.

A special feature of the motorways is the use of Porous Asphalt Concrete, which allows water to be drained efficiently, and even in heavy rain, no water will splash up, in contrast with concrete or other pavement types.

This distinction is particularly important for St. John's where a heavy snowfall can be followed by rain so that no snow remains on the ground.

Occasionally, a cyclone from the North Indian Ocean makes landfall, bringing with it heavy rain, such as Cyclone Kelia did in 2011.

The spring monsoon has either skipped over the area or has caused it to rain so hard that heavy floods have resulted in a large number of deaths.

In March 2010, areas of the state received record flooding due to rising rivers from heavy rain.

R v Clinton 1 Cr App R 26 has received heavy criticism from academics, see Baker & Zhao ," Contributory Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Triggers in the Loss of Control Defence: A Wrong Turn on Sexual Infidelity ," Journal of Criminal Law, Vol.

During heavy flows, the river reaches Soda Lake near Baker at the north end of the Wash, and has reached Silver Lake, even further north, in historic times.

Situated fifty miles from Baker Street, the station is one of London's disused Underground stations and, although it never carried heavy traffic, it was important in the expansion of the Metropolitan Railway into what became Metro-land.

In most of the novels he is a Rifle Officer, armed with a 1796 pattern heavy cavalry sword and Baker rifle, although by Sharpe's Waterloo he has also acquired a pistol.

Side One is a mix of early heavy rock with " Song of a Baker "; psychedelic cockney knees-up songs " Lazy Sunday " and " Rene ", the opening instrumental title track ( which resembles their second single " I've Got Mine ", which was a flop in 1965 ), and the soul influenced ballad " Afterglow ", as it is called on the LP, but is titled " Afterglow of Your Love " on the subsequent single and some compilations.

Even though Baker was a heavy favorite, the Democrats needed a serious candidate to oppose him.

Under the circumstances, Blanton faced nearly impossible odds, though Baker was so popular that Blanton would have been a heavy underdog in any case.

A heavy cigarette and cigar smoker, Baker was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 1976 and underwent surgery in the following month.

The Baker of 1910 was the only electric that had a heavy series-wound motor of 300 percent overload capacity, with a commutator " absolutely proof against sparking and burning under all conditions.

* " Grandstaff < mf, nc, rape, heavy tort, snuff >" by Jake Baker, alt. sex. stories ( Usenet newsgroup ), January 9, 1995.

Earlier, the squad had supported Baker Company and held a heavy position while Huxley went to get a bazooka to hold off German tanks.

Despite heavy losses by the 93rd, Baker and Jerstad maintained course and, once clear, began to climb away.

In addition, UN sanctions against Serbia ( 1992 – 95 ) and Iraq took a heavy toll on the Bulgarian economy.

In addition, UN sanctions against Serbia ( 1992 – 95 ) and Iraq took a heavy toll on the Bulgarian economy.

United Nations sanctions against Yugoslavia and Iraq ( 1990 – 2003 ), two of the country's most significant trading partners, took a heavy toll on the Bulgarian economy.

The British infantry, having formed infantry squares, took heavy losses from the French guns, while their own cannon fired at the cuirassiers and lancers, when they fell back to regroup.

Even so, although the Foreign Legion distinguished itself, it also took a heavy toll during the war: constantly being deployed in operations, it even reached the point that whole units were annihilated in combat, in what was a traditional Foreign Legion battlefield.

While powerviolence took inspiration from Napalm Death and other early grind bands, powerviolence groups avoided elements of heavy metal.

The rainy season brought yellow fever and malaria, which took a heavy toll on the invaders.

The rebellion and court intrigues that followed took a heavy toll on Jahangir's health.

Between 1985 and 1989, heavy fighting took place in the " War of the Camps ".

When motorcycles were invented, some riders took to wearing heavy leather jackets to protect from road rash and wind blast ; some also wear chaps or full leather pants to protect the lower body.

During the Anglo-Norman invasions of Wales, Welsh bowmen took a heavy toll of the invaders and Welsh archers would feature in English armies from this point on.

Although developmental debates took place within the Workers ' Party of Korea in the 1950s, North Korea, like all the postwar communist states, undertook massive state investment in heavy industry, state infrastructure and military strength, neglecting the production of consumer goods.

The February Revolution took place in the context of heavy military setbacks during the First World War ( 1914 – 18 ), which left much of the army in a state of mutiny.

Following the reforms of the general Marius in the 2nd century BC, the legions took on the second, narrower meaning that is familiar in the popular imagination as close-order citizen heavy infantry.

Concurrently, the costs of the Vietnam War took a heavy stateside toll on SAC as many of its bases were either deactivated, transferred to other Air Force MAJCOMs, or transferred to other U. S. military services as part of cost-cutting moves during or shortly after the end of combat operations in Southeast Asia.

Although The Goons elevated Milligan to international stardom, the demands of writing and performing the series took a heavy toll.

Pollution from farms and urban areas took a heavy toll on the river's environment, and heavy irrigation withdrawals sometimes resulted in massive fish kills.

The 28th Division — just like the 9th before it ( and the 4th Infantry Division, which would relieve the 28th )— also took heavy casualties during its stay in the Hürtgen Forest.

He took 9 marks, had 17 disposals and kicked 6 goals, out of a team total of 12, in a heavy loss to Essendon.

In the ensuing heavy fighting, a Syrian tank force took up positions in northern Jordan to support the fedayeen but was forced to retreat.

The final route ( in heavy rain ) took the following course: Hammersmith, Kensington ( blocked ), Kensington Gore ( blocked ), Hyde Park, Park Lane ( blocked ), return to Hyde Park where soldiers forced the gates open, Cumberland Gate ( blocked ), Edgware Road, Tottenham Court Road, Drury Lane, the Strand, and from there was forced into the city centre.

She took to wearing elaborate veils and heavy makeup, which was described by gossips as having her face " enamelled ".

In the later years of her life, in addition to her already heavy smoking and alcohol consumption, Miranda began taking amphetamines and barbiturates, all of which took a toll on her health.

The final phase of the battle took place in October and early November, again producing limited gains with heavy loss of life.