The plastic tarp that serves as the roof of her house fills with water when it rains.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

But once the seeds are planted, she does suggest covering the soil with a little mulch to protect it during rains and dry periods.

VOA: special.2010.03.02

It reduces damage from heavy rains.

VOA: special.2010.02.09

At this point, it is a period of rains and people are able to fish."

VOA: standard.2009.08.08

She says it is not possible to deliver aid to the region by road because of insecurity and the rains, which make the roads impassable.

VOA: standard.2009.08.08