Question Q.17AnalyseGS1GS1
Incidence of extreme rainfall events and flash floods in recent times has led to devastating consequences for major cities of India. Analyse.
Introduction
Recently Kota faced flash floods which has led to far-reaching consequences.
11 words
Main Body
Flash flood refer to incident of heavy rainfall in a region suddenly during short time span.
Causes of these events: Climate change (eg Global warming)Rising sea surface temperature, Poor drainage system in cities, Encroachment on wetlands, Monsoon vagaries
Devastating consequences:
(I) ENVIRONMENTAL
1Destroyed natural habitate [habitat] eg Cattle drowned in flood
2Destruction of parks and gardens
3Loss of biodiversity eg National park flood
(II) HUMAN LIFE
1Drowned houses: under water for many days
2Food supplies cut: leads to hunger
3Damage to critical infrastructure eg communication lines
94 words4 paragraphs
Diagram
A flowchart showing causes of flash floods with branches: Climate change (Global warming) → Rising sea surface temperature, Poor drainage system in cities, Encroachment on wetlands, Monsoon vagaries
Topper
Nischal Jain
AIR 119
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Extreme Weather Events
Flash Floods and Urban Impacts
Writing Stats
105
Total words
4
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone