This year's rainy season has been particularly heavy, causing widespread flooding in Mexico and parts of Central America.

今年的雨季特别丰盛，引发墨西哥和美洲中部一些地区的大范围洪水。

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This has been the wettest spring and summer on records for Brits, causing widespread flooding and forcing Olympic organizers to set up contingency plans.

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Katrina was the worst natural disaster in US history, flooding 80% of New Orleans alone, and causing widespread devastation and loss of life.

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