Question 4ExplainGS1GS1
What is a cloudburst and what are its effects? Why are they more frequent in the Himalayan region? (150 words) 10
Introduction
Cloudburst refers to huge amount of rainfall in short period of time over a small area. As per Indian Meteorological Department, any rainfall with more than 100mm/per hour is classified as cloudburst.
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Main Body
Effects: Landslides, Flash floods eg: Uttarakhand floods, Land Caving, loss of lives & livelihood, Impact on standing crop. Why frequent in Himalayas? 1. The steep slope of Himalayas serves
a favourable feature for orographic rainfall. 2. The clouds gain humidity as they travel through northern plains 3. The wind that travels from high pressure region of plains to low pressure region of Himalayas help in the uplift of clouds.
— Hrishikesh Alare · AIR 61
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Conclusion
Recently, the incidences of cloudbursts have been increasing due to climate change. There is urgent need to take the necessary risk assessment and mitigation of the dangers of cloudburst.
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Topper
Hrishikesh Alare
AIR 612022
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Geography
Geophysical Phenomena
Cloudburst
Writing Stats
130
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