Question Q6GS1GS2
Though spatially distributed across the length and breadth of the country, incidents of cloud burst disproportionately impact the mountainous regions. Comment
Main Body
Cloud Burst refers to sudden spurt of rainfall (100mm in less than 5 hours), last year cloud burst were witnessed in Amaranth.
Spatially Distributed across length and Breadth
Disproportionate Impact on Mountainous:
Impact not limited to Himalayas and Bunarchal (North East floods)
Cloudbursts happen in western ghats due to geographic scale
Cloudburst in Chennai due to heat island effect and extreme precipitation
Disproportionate Impact (Why?):
High rainfall in mountains
Himalayas experience western disturbances
Increased incidence on snowfall and precipitation (Amaranth Anomaly)
Impact of topography aggravating the impact (e.g Amaranth)
May Forward:
Better Forecasting tools (WHO 2 Billion $ Early Warning system)
Planned U.N.D.P. and mapping of hazards
Cloudburst can wipe out years of development and cause harm to life and livelihood
Due to geographic barrier, limited monsoon rainfall
Himalayas experience western disturbances
Increased incidence on snowfall and precipitation (Amaranth Anomaly)
Impact of topography aggravating the impact (e.g Amaranth)
May Forward:
Better Forecasting tools (WHO 2 Billion $ Early Warning system)
Planned U.N.D.P. and mapping of hazards
Cloudburst can wipe out years of development and cause harm to life and livelihood
193 words9 paragraphs13 bullet points
- Clear definition of cloud burst with specific data
- Explained regional variations in India
- Discussed topographical factors
- Mentioned international frameworks and initiatives
- Linked to development impact
- Connected to international organizations
- Mentioned early warning systems
Topper
AKANSH DHULL
AIR 32025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS2
Topic
Natural Disasters and Hazards
Cloud Bursts in India
Regional Vulnerability and Mitigation
Writing Stats
193
Total words
9
Paragraphs
13
Bullets