Uttarkashi Cloudburst | Explained: What Is A Cloudburst And Why Does It Happen?
A cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has triggered flash floods, wreaking havoc in the high-altitude villages of Dharali. Several houses were swept away, and rescue teams are searching for dozens of people feared trapped. Considered among the most devastating natural disasters, a cloudburst unleashes an enormous volume of rain over a small area within a very short span of time, often with catastrophic consequences.
