खण्डवृष्टि

noun

खण्डवृष्टि meaning in English

a localised and intense rain shower

Detailed Explanation

In Indian geography, खण्डवृष्टि refers to a type of localized and intense rain shower that occurs in a specific region, often causing flash floods and landslides. This phenomenon is common in the Himalayan foothills and other mountainous areas of India.

📝 Cultural Context

This term is commonly used in Indian English to describe a specific type of rain shower that is characteristic of the country's geography.

उदाहरण वाक्य

हिमालय के पार्श्व में खण्डवृष्टि आमतौर पर जून और सितंबर के बीच होती है.
Localized rain showers in the Himalayan foothills usually occur between June and September.
खण्डवृष्टि के कारण कई गांवों में सड़कें और घर बर्बाद हो गए थे.
The flash floods caused by the localized rain shower had destroyed roads and houses in several villages.