31.   However, Kahar said the impact of excessive rains was not as serious as that of drought because replanting is not possible in the dry season.

32.   It also cautioned that yields in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mozambique and Lesotho could be seriously reduced because of excessive rains that led to flooding.

33.   Spring planting in the Midwest has been hampered by excessive rain but private forecasts on Wednesday predicted a change in the weather.

34.   Traffic on several major highways came to a standstill because of floods and excessive rain.

35.   When there are excessive rains, a second type of mosquito, the Culex, becomes prevalent.

36.   Malawi has suffered excessive rains in some areas and prolonged drought in others.