1.   The thick black clouds hovered on the horizon before splitting suddenly, dumping torrents of rain that sent tourists dashing for cover.

2.   The winds dump torrents of rain on parts of the country, while leaving the rest blow-dried.

3.   Tropical storm Pabuk swept over Tokyo Wednesday, dumping torrents of rain, grounding airplanes and halting trains after killing at least seven people in central Japan.

4.   Tropical storm Pabuk swept toward Tokyo Wednesday, dumping torrents of rain, grounding airplanes and halting trains after killing at least four people in central Japan.