Cloudburst

 A cloudburst recently occurred in Arunachal Pradesh’s Itanagar, causing a flood-like situation.

About Cloudbursts:

• Defined by the India Meteorological Department as intense rainfall events, cloudbursts occur when over 100 mm of rain falls within an hour over a small area.
• They are most common during the monsoon season in mountainous regions such as the Himalayas, Western Ghats, and northeastern states, although they can also happen on plains.
• The rapid precipitation from cloudbursts often leads to flooding, landslides, and other severe impacts.