11.   Climbs can weep for a while after heavy rain, but the rock away from the natural drainage lines dries quickly.

12.   Construction only began in mid-October and recent heavy rains have hampered the already tight schedule.

13.   Drops of heavy rain pelted the balcony with silver stones.

14.   Forecasters say, however, that all indications are that heavy rains will soak the region this winter.

15.   He was driven round the wrong way in a car in heavy rain.

16.   Heavy rain clouds gathered and the roads next morning were clogged with thick, heavy mud.

17.   Heavy rain has caused flooding in many areas.

18.   Heavy rain is possible later in the day.

19.   Heavy rain is preventing rescue teams from getting on with the search.