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36 hours of rain in Natal, Brazil where the USA plays Ghana tomorrow
http://www.espnfc.us/fifa-world-cup/story/1882967/natal-on-flood-alert-ahead-of-us-ghana-clash<snip>
The Brazilian city in which the U.S. play Ghana in their World Cup opener on Monday is on high alert after 36 hours of non-stop rain sparked flooding and landslides in some districts.
But the sun broke through the clouds on Sunday, prompting this tweet from U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann:
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For the first time in Natal, we are seeing sunshine !! Looking forward to today's official training in the amazing stadium here. #1N1T
Monitors said more than 220mm (8.7 inches) of rain had fallen in Natal -- well over half the average 350mm total for the month of June -- ahead of the match, due to be attended by U.S. vice-president Joe Biden.
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