According to the Indian Meteorological Department, which of the following is/are the feature/features of cloudburst? 1. Heavy precipitation in short period of time in a limited geographical area 2. It occurs generally during monsoon period and triggers fl

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Q: 57 (NDA-I/2022)
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, which of the following is/are the feature/features of cloudburst?
1. Heavy precipitation in short period of time in a limited geographical area
2. It occurs generally during monsoon period and triggers flash flood and landslides
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NDA-I

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The correct answer is option 3 - Both 1 and 2.

A cloudburst is a weather phenomenon characterized by heavy precipitation in a short period of time in a limited geographical area. This means that an intense amount of rainfall occurs over a small area within a short span of time.

Cloudbursts are generally associated with the monsoon period and are often responsible for triggering flash floods and landslides. The heavy rainfall overwhelms the drainage systems and leads to sudden and rapid flooding of streams and rivers.

Therefore, both feature 1 - heavy precipitation in a short period of time in a limited geographical area, and feature 2 - occurrence during the monsoon period and triggering flash floods and landslides, are characteristic of cloudbursts.

It is important to note that cloudbursts can have devastating consequences, causing loss of life, damage to infrastructure, and disruption to normal life. Proper disaster management and preparedness are necessary to mitigate the impact of cloudbursts.