Cumulonimbus clouds, or rain clouds, are significantly denser and larger. These clouds can be several miles tall and around 6-12 miles wide. Assuming a cumulonimbus cloud is nearly circular with a ...

Researchers have spent decades trying to ‘seed’ clouds and force them to generate rain or snow—with varying levels of success. Here’s how it works ...

As the rainy season continues to loom over South Sulawesi, residents are advised to prepare for heavy rainfall that is set to persist well into the end of March 2025. This article explores the ...

Two-km interval analysis over Kyushu in July last year accurately shows developed cumulonimbus rain cloud bands. The Meteorological Agency issues alerts in each prefecture about half a day before ...

Rain and thundershowers lashed Pune on Thursday, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat. Pashan received 18.1-mm ...

which comprise rows of cumulonimbus clouds stretching dozens to hundreds of kilometers. Regions beneath their wind paths suffer heavy rain. If the JMA mechanism detects a higher risk of the line ...