Sudden heavy rain is called a Cloud Burst of a Squall.
A downpour.
It is called a "downpour", or perhaps a "cloudburst".
A sudden heavy rain is called a downpour or a squall and generally occur in monsoon climates which are located near the Equator. Monsoon rains are often violent, strong and sudden.
A sudden heavy rain is called a downpour or a squall and generally occur in monsoon climates which are located near the Equator. Monsoon rains are often violent, strong and sudden.
A short downpour of rain is often referred to as a "shower" or a "sprinkle."
If it is a slow and gentle rain, it will be absorbed by the soil or sand. If it is a sudden downpour the soil will not be able to absorb the water fast enough and it will run off.
The heaviest form of rain is called a "downpour." It refers to a sudden and heavy rainfall that can pour down rapidly in large quantities within a short period of time.
A drenching rain.
Precipitation and Downpour
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(A downpour is a heavy drenching rain.)The overnight downpour was so intense that flooding occurred in the lowest part of the village.