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Yes the heavy rain (circa 2") in past couple of days has now increased my
monthly rainfall total for October 2004 to 314.1 mm. More than a foot !
And an average of 10mm/day, which is a sobering thought.

This is the highest rainfall monthly total I have ever recorded in my life both
professionally and personally. Mind you this is the first time I have ever
lived/worked in a high rainfall area.

To celebrate I will be pouring myself half a shandy this evening :-)


The heaviest I ever experienced was when working in Brunei and on Labuan
Island in Sabah. In 6 months of the year Labuan averages over 300 mm per
month. The wettest is October, averaging 465 mm. Further down the coast,
Kuching in Sarawak averages 610 mm in January. I recall some extremely
wet days with incessant torrential rain. The intensity almost becomes
frightening.

Norman.
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Norman Lynagh Weather Consultancy
Chalfont St Giles
England