Climate change or Himalayan curse What led to Uttarakhand cloudbursts explaining the weather event

Category : Climate Change | Location : Uttarakhand  | Posted on 2025-08-11 05:59:40

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a cloudburst is defined as rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres per hour accompanied by strong winds and lightning, occurring over an area of 20 to 30 square kilometres.

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