Question : Cloud burst means
Option 1: formation of artificial rain
Option 2: abnormally heavy downpours of rain, associated with thunderstorms
Option 3: presence of scattered flakes of clouds in the sky
Option 4: sowing of seeds of a crop in a cloudy weather
Correct Answer: abnormally heavy downpours of rain, associated with thunderstorms
Solution : The correct answer is abnormally heavy downpours of rain, associated with thunderstorms.
Cloudburst is an extreme weather phenomenon in which abnormally high rainfall is witnessed over a short period. It is often associated with hail and thunderstorms. Usually, it occurs in a small geographical area. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, more than 10 cm of rain in one hour is classified as a cloudburst.
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