Geography · Climatology
Consider the following statements regarding cloudbursts: Statement I: Cloudbursts are defined by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as rainfall exceeding 100 mm in one hour over an area of about 20-30 sq. km. Statement II: Cloudbursts occur due to strong downdrafts that push atmospheric water downward, resulting in high-intensity rainfall. Statement III: All definitions agree that cloudbursts are short-lived and highly localised, often capable of triggering flash floods and landslides. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Only Statement III is correct.✓
- 2Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.
- 3Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 4Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both explain Statement I.
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Only Statement III is correct.
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