Cloudburst: meaning, definitions and examples

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cloudburst

[ ˈklaʊdbɜːrst ]

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weather phenomenon

A cloudburst is a sudden, intense rainfall that typically lasts for a short period of time but can result in flash floods and other dangerous conditions. Cloudbursts are often associated with thunderstorms and can dump a large amount of precipitation in a localized area.

Synonyms

deluge, downpour, torrential rain

Examples of usage

The cloudburst caused a sudden rise in the river levels.
Residents were caught off guard by the cloudburst and had to evacuate their homes.
The cloudburst led to road closures due to flooding.

Translations

Translations of the word "cloudburst" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chuva torrencial

🇮🇳 मूसलाधार बारिश

🇩🇪 Wolkenbruch

🇮🇩 hujan deras

🇺🇦 злива

🇵🇱 oberwanie chmury

🇯🇵 豪雨 (ごうう)

🇫🇷 averse soudaine

🇪🇸 chaparrón

🇹🇷 sağanak yağış

🇰🇷 폭우

🇸🇦 عاصفة مطرية

🇨🇿 průtrž mračen

🇸🇰 prietrž mračien

🇨🇳 倾盆大雨

🇸🇮 naliv

🇮🇸 skúradembur

🇰🇿 нөсер жауын

🇬🇪 წვიმა

🇦🇿 leysan yağışı

🇲🇽 chaparrón

Word origin

The term 'cloudburst' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'cloud' and 'burst' to describe the sudden release of a large amount of rain from a cloud. Cloudbursts have been documented in various parts of the world, often causing significant damage due to the rapid and intense nature of the rainfall.