11.   The drenching rain ruined much of the coffee crop with berries just beginning to mature on the bushes.

12.   The drenching rain ruined much of the coffee crop as berries were just beginning to mature on the bushes.

13.   The rains also ruined banana plantations and cassava plants.

14.   The second Test between the West Indies and Australia ended in a draw when rain ruined play Thursday, the fifth and final day of the test.

15.   Torrential rains ruined the second Test at Sheikapura, which ended in a draw Tuesday.

16.   Palestinians laid on a red-carpet reception for Ciller but sudden heavy rains ruined plans for a welcome ceremony by guards of honour outdoors.

17.   Rain ruined their first three-day match in southern Matara and also robbed a few hours play in another three-day game in northwestern Kurunegala.

18.   The match was ruined by rain, but there was no doubt about the West Indian superiority.