downpour

We sheltered in a doorway until the downpour finally stopped. ▶

我们躲在门口，直到倾盆大雨终于停了。

A sudden downpour can overwhelm urban drainage systems, particularly where concrete surfaces prevent water from soaking into soil.

突如其来的暴雨可能使城市排水系统不堪重负，尤其是在混凝土地面阻碍雨水渗入土壤的地方。