Cloudburst

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004451",
  "term": "Cloudburst",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An extremely heavy and localized downpour of rain, characterized by a very high rainfall rate over a short period. These intense precipitation events can lead to flash floods, especially in mountainous or urban areas. A cloudburst is generally defined as rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters per hour.",
  "synonyms": [
    "rain gush",
    "rain gust"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "excessive precipitation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cloudburst/"
}