The town water supply was seriously obstructed by heavy rainfalls.

The heavy rain was accompanied with thunder.

There were floods as a result of the heavy rain.

Thanks to the heavy rain, vegetable prices rose sharply.

In spite of the heavy rain, he visited his friend in hospital.

The rivers were flooded by the heavy rain.

It's not "gorilla rain", but "guerrilla rain"; do you understand?

The match has been canceled due to heavy rain.

Heavy rain throughout the night has hampered efforts to rescue survivors from the stricken ferry.

The government's delay in issuing evacuation advisories has been identified as a main factor in the loss of so many lives during torrential downpours.

Lucky of me to have forgotten to wear socks on the day it rains like hell.