81.   The floods, triggered by torrential downpours at the end of May, have now affected nine provinces -- mainly in the south and east of the country.

82.   The floods, caused by torrential downpours, hit several towns and villages in Bushehr province on Wednesday, causing widespread damage to electricity networks, bridges and farms.

83.   The heavy rains -- torrential all-day downpours -- are just about to start, and all new money trickling in from donors is going into permanent buildings.