cloudburst
Example Sentences
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The region witnessed a devastating cloudburst — an extreme rainfall in a short time — that resulted in the death of hundreds in 2013 as well as severe flooding in 2021.
From Seattle Times
Downing Street was hit with a cloudburst while journalists awaited the arrival of the new prime minister, Liz Truss.
From BBC
Even before Hurricane Ida, city officials had long been aware that cloudburst events could cause flooding even in landlocked neighborhoods.
From Salon
“This is quite important because when we talk of these kinds of cloudburst downpours, it’s very localized,” he said.
From Seattle Times
Instead, strong cloudbursts are ruining crops and washing away infrastructure, with huge consequences for vulnerable societies, she said.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
