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torrential rain vs torrential rains

Both 'torrential rain' and 'torrential rains' are correct, but 'torrential rain' is more commonly used. The singular form 'torrential rain' is preferred when describing heavy, intense rainfall.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 923 views

torrential rain

Correct. 'Torrential rain' is the more commonly used form to describe heavy, intense rainfall.

Use 'torrential rain' when describing a heavy downpour of rain. It is the singular form commonly used in this context.

Examples:

  • The city experienced torrential rain for three days straight.
  • We had to cancel the picnic due to torrential rain.
  • The roads were flooded after the torrential rain last night.
  • The plants in the garden were thriving after the torrential rain.
  • The roof couldn't withstand the force of the torrential rain.
  • Then, clouds are formed and there is torrential rain.
  • And there, totally oblivious of the torrential rain pouring down upon them, the two fall happily and tenderly into each other's arms.
  • Since early July, torrential rain, landslides and floods have been afflicting southern China.
  • (B5-0237/2002) by Medina Ortega and others, on behalf of the PSE Group, on torrential rain in Tenerife and Eastern Spain and climate change.
  • I supported the report because the Member States which were affected by the flooding caused by torrential rain expect the sum of EUR 182.4 million to be included.
  • Madam President, natural disasters occur every summer in Mediterranean areas - there is torrential rain or devastating fire.
  • Strong winds and torrential rain battered the Madeira Autonomous Region from 22 December onwards, causing major damage to public infrastructures and to businesses.
  • All year round, parched dry days alternate with days of torrential rain.
  • Let's have a look at this torrential rain, yes,
  • on the torrential rain affecting Tenerife and the east coast of Spain and climate change
  • One or two millennia ago, when industry did not exist, were there not earthquakes, torrential rain and other assorted disasters?
  • The torrential rain that fell on the island of Madeira caused chaos and extreme material damage, with landslides, collapsed bridges, closed highways, and houses and cars swept away by the floods.
  • In December 2010 the Spanish towns of Écjia and Lora del Río, in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, were hit by a spate of devastating floods and mudslides caused by torrential rain.
  • whereas the torrential rain in August 2005 caused the most serious floods in Europe since 2002 and caused the death of 70 people,
  • having regard to the torrential rain and floods in the south and south-west of France and the north of Italy,
  • Torrential rain, strong winds and heavy seas rendered the centre of the tourist city of Funchal unrecognisable and left devastation and death in their wake.
  • Torrential rain in Tenerife and eastern Spain and climate change
  • Our top story is a torrential rain...
  • The torrential rain in Slovenia between 17 and 19 September 2010 caused several rivers to burst their banks.
  • The recent events in the Azores - torrential rain and high winds which drove about a hundred people from their homes and caused landslides and serious damage to property - have demonstrated once again that the outermost regions are particularly vulnerable to natural disasters.

Alternatives:

  • heavy rain
  • intense rainfall
  • downpour
  • deluge

torrential rains

Correct. 'Torrential rains' is less common but can be used in specific contexts or for stylistic variation.

'Torrential rains' can be used for stylistic variation or to emphasize multiple instances of heavy rainfall.
  • The devastation was compounded By the torrential rains that swept the island.
  • The Czech Republic applied for assistance from the Solidarity Fund after its territory was hit by severe torrential rains during May and June 2010.
  • In Central Europe, particularly in Poland, a serious drought has been followed by torrential rains and flooding.
  • 40 days and 40 nights of torrential rains.
  • Rapid and uncomplicated cooperation between European partners is required in order to counter the dramatic consequences of the storm Xynthia and the devastating torrential rains.
  • But extra aid has been given in emergency situations, such as after the torrential rains last spring which caused flooding in the camps.
  • The two Eastern Caribbean islands were battered by torrential rains and winds of up to 90 mph, which lasted nearly 24 hours, destroying lives and the economies of both countries.
  • The continuing torrential rains throughout the southern African region aggravated by the Cyclone Eline have led to the displacement of large numbers of people and there has been considerable damage to housing and infrastructure.
  • Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia and Romania were affected by torrential rains in 2010, which caused serious flooding resulting in huge losses in those countries.
  • This review should have taken account of the serious nature of the situation, including the fires that have devastated entire forests, the droughts that have lasted for years and the torrential rains that have lain waste to whole regions in Europe.
  • Allow me to express still one more sentence of solidarity regarding the catastrophe caused in Western France by the recent torrential rains in Vendée.
  • In July and August 2005 torrential rains and the resulting flooding, flood debris accumulation, rock and boulder slides occurred locally in Burgenland, Carinthia, Salzburg, Styria, the Tyrol and Vorarlberg.
  • And it is going to bring torrential rains.
  • This summer, the torrential rains that lashed Germany and Austria as well as the Czech Republic and Romania, have caused incalculable damage.
  • Because as these torrential rains bear down on us, our leaders are doing nothing.
  • The European Union and the Member States need to pay more attention to ensuring that the increasingly infrequent but all the more torrential rains do not place a strain on our rivers all at once.
  • On 10 February 2010, torrential rains caused a watercourse to burst its banks, resulting in a landslip engulfing Stratoni (Halkidiki).
  • So, follow the instructions issued by the Civil Defense for these cases, as collapses could occurand even floods due to the torrential rains...
  • The dirigible Freedom Adventurer... recently downed in a spectacular forced landing... due to torrential rains just outside the city limits... has now been repaired.

Alternatives:

  • heavy rains
  • intense rainfalls
  • downpours
  • deluges

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