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A cloudburst is an extreme amount of precipitation in a short period of time, sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder, which is capable of creating flood conditions. Cloudbursts can quickly dump large amounts of water, e.g. 25 mm of the precipitation corresponds to 25,000 metric tons per square kilometre (1 inch corresponds to 72,300 short ...
Jun 29, 2024 · cloudburst, a sudden, very heavy rainfall, usually local in nature and of brief duration. Most so-called cloudbursts occur in connection with thunderstorms. In these storms there are violent uprushes of air, which at times prevent the condensing raindrops from falling to the ground.
Jul 27, 2023 · Cloudbursts are like a ‘a huge bucket filled with water that is toppled over,’ according to a retired Indian meteorologist. Kashmiri men pile rocks and boulders in an effort to stop floodwaters...
Cloudburst is a 2011 Canadian-American comedy-drama film written and directed by Thom Fitzgerald and starring Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker. The film is an adaptation of Fitzgerald's 2010 play of the same name.
Jul 25, 2023 · Cloudbursts are a common occurrence in Himalayan regions but experts are alarmed by the increase in extreme weather-related events. Intense weather events, especially when more than 10...
Jul 25, 2023 · Such intense rainfall events, especially when more than 10 centimeters (3.94 inches) of rainfall occurs within a 10 square kilometers (3.86 square miles) region within an hour are called cloudbursts and have potential to wreak havoc, causing intense flooding and landslides that affect thousands in mountain regions.
Jul 26, 2023 · Such intense rainfall events, especially when more than 10 centimetres (3.94 inches) of rainfall occur within a 10 square kilometres (3.86 square miles) region within an hour are called cloudbursts...
Sep 16, 2022 · According to the IMD, 100mm of rain in an hour is called a cloudburst. They usually occur over a small geographical region of about 20 to 30 sq. km.
Dec 8, 2017 · A cloudburst is a localized weather phenomenon characterized by extreme amounts of precipitation over a short period of time within a small geographical area. A cloudburst is sometimes accompanied by hail and thunderstorms which are capable of creating disastrous flood conditions.
Sep 14, 2022 · Cloudbursts—violent and voluminous amounts of rain pouring down in a short duration over a small area—have been reported since the mid-19th century. Yet, the characteristics of these events remain elusive, and our efforts in monitoring and forecasting them is at an embryonic stage.
