11.   The ground will remain scorching hot for days.

12.   The outbreak was blamed on the practice of feeding cattle the ground remains of sheep and other animals.

13.   These same areas experienced locally heavy showers overnight and grounds remain at saturation.

14.   These same areas experienced locally heavy showers overnight and grounds remain at or near saturation.

15.   While floodwaters had receded in many areas, the ground remained saturated and any fresh influx of water posed a serious threat, she said.