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Question
Mention a few things that can happen when there is endless rain for days together.
Solution
When there is endless rain for days together, everything becomes damp and soggy. There is no place for anybody to go to. The hillsides are lush as of late monsoon flowers such as wild balsam, dahlias, begonias, and ground orchids begin to appear.
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