heavy rain vs Strong rain

Examples:

• We had heavy rain all night, and the streets were flooded in the morning.
• The forecast predicts heavy rain for the weekend, so be prepared.
• The plants in the garden are thriving after the recent heavy rain.
• The roof started leaking due to the heavy rain last night.
• Heavy rain can cause landslides in mountainous areas.

Alternatives:

• intense rain
• torrential rain
• pouring rain
• downpour
• drenching rain

Examples:

• The storm brought strong rain and high winds to the coastal areas.
• We could barely see through the strong rain while driving on the highway.
• The crops were damaged by the strong rain that lasted for hours.
• The river overflowed due to the strong rain upstream.
• Strong rain can lead to flash flooding in urban areas.

Alternatives:

• heavy rain
• intense rain
• torrential rain
• pouring rain
• downpour