Cloud burst means ________

A Abnormally heavy downpour of rain, associated with a thunderstorm
B Formation of artificial rain
C Presence of scattered flakes of cloud in the sky
D Sowing of seeds of a crop in a cloudy weather

Correct Answer: Abnormally heavy downpour of rain, associated with a thunderstorm

Cloud burst means abnormally heavy downpour of rain, associated with a thunderstorm. Cloudbursts usually do not last for more than few minutes, they are capable of flooding the entire area. Rainfall from a cloudburst is usually equal to or greater than 100 mm per hour. Cloudbursts are generally associated with thunderstorms.

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