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Overcast Meaning in Hindi

'Overcast' is a weather term you will frequently encounter in English weather reports, novels, and geography lessons.

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What is the difference between cloudy and overcast?

Answer

Cloudy = partial cloud cover, some blue sky visible. Overcast = complete cloud cover, no blue sky visible — heavier and more threatening weather.

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Key Facts

An overcast sky typically indicates approaching rain or thunderstorms. In geography, regions with frequent overcast conditions (like London) are described as having a 'maritime' or 'oceanic' climate.

Hindi Meaning

Overcast = बादलों से ढका हुआ आकाश (Baadon se Dhaka Hua Aakash)

Literally: 'Sky covered with clouds'

Other ways to say it:

  • मेघाच्छादित (Meghaachchhadit): The formal Sanskrit-derived Hindi/Urdu word — literally 'cloud-covered'.
  • 흐린 मौसम (흐린 Mausam): Gloomy/cloudy weather.

Meteorological Meaning

In weather science, Overcast means the sky is covered by more than 7/8 of cloud cover — leaving little or no blue sky visible.

Cloud cover scale:

  • Clear: 0/8 (no clouds)
  • Few: 1-2/8
  • Scattered: 3-4/8
  • Broken: 5-7/8
  • Overcast: 8/8 (completely covered)

Example Sentences

  • 'The sky was overcast all day, threatening rain.'
  • Hindi: 'आकाश दिनभर बादलों से घिरा रहा, बारिश की सम्भावना थी।'

Questions and Answers

What is the difference between cloudy and overcast?+

Cloudy = partial cloud cover, some blue sky visible. Overcast = complete cloud cover, no blue sky visible — heavier and more threatening weather.

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