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EXPLAINER: Understanding the 'rain bomb' and cloudburst forecast

Hazards posed by cloudbursts and weather department’s initiatives to improve forecasts
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A number of cloudbursts have already been experienced this year across several northern states, including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the loss of lives as well as heavy damage to property and infrastructure.

Yet another cloudburst hit the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand during the early hours of Saturday, triggering flash floods, causing landslides, and leaving several buildings and vehicles buried under debris.

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