21.  The crew had battled for several hours to clear the water before the helicopter arrived.

22.  The soldiers joined civilians in bucket brigades that cleared water from homes and used shovels to remove mud and debris from neighborhoods and clogged storm drains.

23.  But underground water has blocked further research until the beginning of March, when the water will be cleared, she said.

24.  Sri Lanka showed their frustration as half of their side, manager Chandra Schaffer and coach Dav Whatmore pushed the ground staff to clear water on the covers.