Examine the causes and effects of cloudbursts, and discuss strategies to prevent and mitigate their destructive impacts.
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Topic: Indian Geography
Topic: Indian Geography
Q2. Examine the causes and effects of cloudbursts, and discuss strategies to prevent and mitigate their destructive impacts. 15M
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question: At least four people died and around 49 were missing following multiple cloudburst incidents in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, Mandi, and Kullu districts during the past 24 hours, following torrential overnight rains that have left the State rivers in a spate. Key Demand of the question: To discuss the reasons behind cloudbursts, analyze their impacts, and suggest preventive measures to mitigate their adverse effects. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly define cloudbursts and explain their occurrence as a sudden, intense rainfall over a small area. Body: First explain some points related to the reasons behind and impacts of cloudburst. Next write some measures to prevent and reduce the devastating impacts of cloudbursts. At last, briefly mention way forward. – Conclusion: Emphasize the importance of a multi-faceted approach to prevent and mitigate the adverse effects of cloudbursts.
Why the question:
At least four people died and around 49 were missing following multiple cloudburst incidents in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, Mandi, and Kullu districts during the past 24 hours, following torrential overnight rains that have left the State rivers in a spate. Key Demand of the question:
To discuss the reasons behind cloudbursts, analyze their impacts, and suggest preventive measures to mitigate their adverse effects.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly define cloudbursts and explain their occurrence as a sudden, intense rainfall over a small area.
• First explain some points related to the reasons behind and impacts of cloudburst.
• Next write some measures to prevent and reduce the devastating impacts of cloudbursts.
• At last, briefly mention way forward. –
Conclusion:
Emphasize the importance of a multi-faceted approach to prevent and mitigate the adverse effects of cloudbursts.