Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the highlighted word.
The weather forecast mentioned that there would be a cloud burst this afternoon.

Correct option is A

The correct synonym of the given word is (a) rainstorm.

Cloud burst: A sudden and extremely heavy downpour, usually localized, that can lead to flash floods. (Hindi: बाद लफटना)
Example: The hilly region experienced a cloud burst, causing landslides and flooding.

Rainstorm: A heavy fall of rain often accompanied by wind or thunder. (Hindi: तेज बारिश)
Example: The picnic was cancelled due to a sudden rainstorm.

Synonyms: downpour, deluge, thunderstorm, rainstorm
Antonyms: drizzle, drought, clear sky, dry spell

Meanings of other options:
· Sandstorm: Windstorm carrying dust/sand (Hindi: रेत तूफ़ान)
· Famine: Scarcity of food (Hindi: अकाल)
· Snowfall: Precipitation of snow (Hindi: हिमपात)