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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums36 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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36 hours of rain in Natal, Brazil where the USA plays Ghana tomorrow (Original Post)
malaise
Jun 2014
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question everything
(47,425 posts)1. Also in Minneapolis St. Paul
36 hours of rain, that is and gusty winds. With flood everyplace, loss of power, and uprooted trees.
And overworked sump pumps.
But no futball...
malaise
(268,664 posts)3. Stay safe
We're expecting rain later but nothing like that. Might get heavier late tomorrow or Tuesday.
jakeXT
(10,575 posts)2. Allegedly FIFA told Brasil to build proper drainage systems in their venues
UEFA had some problems in Ukraine
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Historic NY
(37,449 posts)5. If only they had enough money to fix the hole in the roof...