集中豪雨
Meanings
1
localized downpour; concentrated heavy rainfall; severe rainstorm
Refers to very heavy rain concentrated in a particular area over a relatively short time, especially in weather reporting or disaster contexts.
A localized downpour occurred along the mountains last night.
The roads were flooded by the torrential rain.
Usage patterns
- 集中豪雨が発生するfor a localized downpour to occur
In this region, localized downpours occur every summer.
- 集中豪雨に見舞われるto be hit by a localized downpour
Last week, the mountainous area was hit by a localized downpour.
- 集中豪雨による被害damage caused by a localized downpour
Damage caused by localized downpours has been reported in various areas.
- 集中豪雨が降るfor a localized downpour to fall
A localized downpour fell during the night, and the river's water level rose sharply.