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Half the world’s annual rain falls in just 12 days

More rain in less time could lead to stronger extreme weather events

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RAIN REIGN  In just 12 days, the world gets half of its annual precipitation.

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By Kyle Plantz

- More than 2 years ago

Half of the world’s annual rain and snow falls on the year’s 12 wettest days.