1.   In mid-January, conservationists were alarmed when uncharacteristically severe rainstorms and sub-zero temperatures gripped those sites for four days.

2.   It can lead to severe rainstorms in some areas hotter-than-usual weather in other regions.

3.   Before leaving Hawaii, Clinton issued a disaster declaration for the state because of severe rainstorms that have caused flooding and mudslides over the past two weeks.

4.   Dr Lam warned people to take precautions against severe rainstorms after the middle of next month.

5.   Trading was suspended Tuesday morning because of severe rainstorms.