noun
In general use, refers to rain that is falling strongly. In Japan Meteorological Agency terminology, specifically denotes rainfall of 20–29 mm per hour.
See also: 気象庁
強い雨が降っているので、傘をさしても濡れてしまう。
It's raining so heavily that I get wet even with an umbrella.
気象庁によると、今夜は
According to the JMA, we need to be careful of heavy rain tonight.