noun
linear rainband; line-shaped precipitation zone
A meteorological term for a long, narrow band of heavy rain that can cause flooding. Commonly used in weather forecasts and disaster warnings.
気象庁は線状降水帯の発生を予測し、大雨警報を発表した。
The Japan Meteorological Agency predicted the formation of a linear rainband and issued a heavy rain warning.
線状降水帯が同じ場所に停滞すると、数時間にわたって激しい雨が降り続く。
When a linear rainband stalls over the same area, intense rain can continue for several hours.