Heavy rains swelled two rivers and triggered landslides along the north-central coast, killing an estimated 350 people or more, rescue workers said today.

Though the rivers look more like streams by Eastern standards for most of the year, rain can swell their trickle into a torrent.

Spring rains swell the river to dangerous heights; summer droughts can render it impassable.

Sinking back on the low bed, she curled up in a tight ball and wept as the wind rose and the rain swelled.

The rain on the tin roof had swelled to a roar, and the thunder was damned near continuous.

The rains would swell the different tributaries and other rivers that joined to become the Nile River.

And the rains would swell the river and move it faster.

Outside the sky turned even darker, and the light rain swelled to a heavy downpour.

Last week, rain estimated at six inches swelled the river, putting pressure on part of the pipeline, said a spokesman for Diamond Shamrock, its owner.

Snow and rain swell the rivers.