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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


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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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