Incidence of extreme rainfall events and flash floods in recent times has led to devastating consequences for major cities of India. Analyse.
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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[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
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'
- 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
MONIKA SRIVASTAVA
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Flash floods and extreme rainfall events
Causes and consequences of flooding in Indian cities
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