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MONIKA SRIVASTAVAAIR 16· 2025

Question Q.17GS1GS1

Incidence of extreme rainfall events and flash floods in recent times has led to devastating consequences for major cities of India. Analyse.

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Introduction

As per Geological Survey of India, India's 12.4% area is prone to [extreme floods]. However, there has been siting events of flash floods which entails large amount of water collection within 6 hours of rain for

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Main Body

[Diagram showing causes and impacts of extreme rainfall and flash floods in Assam, Flash floods in October, Himachal flash floods due to cloud burst and Sudden Rains, Chennai urban floods due to wetlands dam mismanagement]

Fig: Rising Flood Cases in India

Reasons for Flash Floods and Scheme Rainfall

1Global [climate change] and changes in monsoonal circulation [E] IPCC: Temperature rise lay 1.06°C already
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Diagram

Mind map showing causes of extreme rainfall and flash floods including: Extreme Rainfall causing floods in Assam, Flash floods in October, Himachal flash floods due to cloudburst and Sudden Rains, Chennai urban floods due to wetlands dam mismanagement. Figure labeled 'Rising Flood Cases in India'

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  • Uses statistical data (12.4% area prone to floods)
  • Includes diagram showing geographic spread and causes
  • Identifies climate change as key factor
  • References IPCC and scientific data
  • Connects to urban planning issues

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MONIKA SRIVASTAVA

AIR 162025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Important Geophysical Phenomena

Flash floods and extreme rainfall events

Causes and consequences of flooding in Indian cities

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