Correct option is A
Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom: Raining cats and dogs means a very heavy and noisy rainfall. This idiom does not relate to actual animals but is used to describe extremely heavy rain. (Hindi: मूसलाधार बारिश होना)
Example: Don’t forget your umbrella – it’s raining cats and dogs outside!
Other related idioms and their meanings:
Come rain or shine – No matter what happens
Under the weather – Feeling ill
A storm in a teacup – A big fuss over a small matter
Take by storm – To succeed quickly or become popular suddenly