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due to the heavy rain vs due to a heavy rain

Both pf these phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'Due to the heavy rain' is the more common, natural choice when referring to a specific heavy rain event. On the other hand, 'due to a heavy rain' can be used when talking about heavy rain in a more general sense.
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due to the heavy rain

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to attribute a cause or reason to a specific heavy rain event. It is a common and natural expression in English.

Examples:

  • The match was canceled due to the heavy rain.
  • The flooding was caused due to the heavy rain last night.
  • Apr 17, 2016 ... Unfortunately, due to the heavy rain forecast for the next 24 hours, today's show at Austin Reggae Fest has been cancelled.
  • Sep 24, 2024 ... Due to the heavy rain and thunderstorms, the Pop Up Market at St. Augustine's University today (Tuesday, September 24) has been cancelled.
  • DUE TO THE HEAVY RAIN AND A SODDEN CEMETERY, MARILYN'S FUNERAL SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 11:00am THURSDAY 3rd NOVEMBER. Please keep Marilyn's...
  • High quality example sentences with “due to the heavy rain” in context from reliable sources - Ludwig: your English writing platform.
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... Due to the heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms anticipated in the coming days, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule our annual Fall ...
  • Jun 2, 2017 ... Due to the heavy rain water that leaks into my house and completely ruins my carpeting, what can I do to protect the carpet in the future?
  • Jul 4, 2020 ... Due to the heavy rain we received in the past days Fort Hill will be closed for the weekend. All our other trails have remained open and our ...
  • Aug 23, 2021 ... Due to the heavy rain from Tropical Storm Henri, a tree uprooted and fell across Mountain Ave in Ridgewood, N.J. on Sunday evening August 22, ...
  • Dec 19, 2023 ... Due to the heavy rain the Pompton River has flooded over into the streets and home in Wayne, NJ on Tuesday Dec. 19, 2023.

Alternatives:

  • because of the heavy rain
  • as a result of the heavy rain
  • owing to the heavy rain
  • on account of the heavy rain
  • thanks to the heavy rain

due to a heavy rain

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used to refer to heavy rain in a more general sense, without specifying a particular heavy rain event.

Examples:

  • The crops suffered due to a heavy rain season.
  • Travelers should be cautious due to a heavy rain forecast.
  • Disneyland did close early once due to a heavy rain storm in January 2010, only about 2 hours early. (So did Knott's.).
  • Jan 29, 2024 ... Dear Parents, Due to a heavy rain warning, all schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 30 as announced by the Ministry.
  • K. Y. Yoon, “Damage Analysis of Bridges Due to a Heavy Rain,” The Journal of the Research Institute for Industrial Technology, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2002, pp.
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... Rocky Mountain National Park is warning recreationists to be cautious through Friday, June 21, in burn scar areas due to a heavy rain forecast.
  • High quality example sentences with “due to a heavy rain” in context from reliable sources - Ludwig: your English writing platform.
  • Sep 28, 2022 ... ... due to a heavy rain and the road surface was uplifted significantly. Then, based on the estimated ground deformation, we conducted a basic ...
  • Oct 29, 2023 ... The saturated unit weight of the sand is 130pcf. As the river rises due to a heavy rain event, the total head at point A is 17 feet, and the ...
  • Case Name, Leakage and fire of hydrogen and gas oil mist from a flange at outlet piping of a reactor due to a heavy rain at a desulphurization plant.
  • Oct 22, 2022 ... Q: Due to a heavy rain storm ramon could only drive at 45 mph for 4 hours later road conditions improve and he was able to drive at 55 mph if ...
  • Four other deaths were also reported in Dallas County, including two lightning-related fatalities and two others due to a heavy-rain induced roof collapse.

Alternatives:

  • due to heavy rain
  • because of a heavy rain
  • as a result of a heavy rain
  • owing to a heavy rain
  • on account of a heavy rain

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