What are cloudbursts and how are they different from conventional rainfall events? Explain the recent surge in their frequency over Western Himalayas.
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Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.
Q2. What are cloudbursts and how are they different from conventional rainfall events? Explain the recent surge in their frequency over Western Himalayas. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh, which have triggered debates on extreme weather patterns and vulnerabilities in the Western Himalayas. Key Demand of the question The question demands a clear explanation of what cloudbursts are and how they differ from conventional rainfall events, along with an analysis of the reasons behind their increasing frequency in the Western Himalayas. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Define cloudbursts briefly and highlight their increasing occurrence in Himalayan states. Body Explain the scientific features of cloudbursts and contrast them with normal rainfall using parameters like intensity, duration, spatial spread, etc. Discuss climatic, topographical, and anthropogenic factors contributing to their rising frequency in the Western Himalayas using recent examples. Conclusion Suggest the need for mountain-specific climate adaptation and localised forecasting to mitigate such sudden disasters.
Why the question Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh, which have triggered debates on extreme weather patterns and vulnerabilities in the Western Himalayas.
Key Demand of the question The question demands a clear explanation of what cloudbursts are and how they differ from conventional rainfall events, along with an analysis of the reasons behind their increasing frequency in the Western Himalayas.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Define cloudbursts briefly and highlight their increasing occurrence in Himalayan states.
• Explain the scientific features of cloudbursts and contrast them with normal rainfall using parameters like intensity, duration, spatial spread, etc.
• Discuss climatic, topographical, and anthropogenic factors contributing to their rising frequency in the Western Himalayas using recent examples.
Conclusion Suggest the need for mountain-specific climate adaptation and localised forecasting to mitigate such sudden disasters.