Flash Floods
Daily Highlights (2 min series) - English
1st March 2025
A cloudburst and heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, severely affecting Luwai village in Chhota Bhanghal valley.
- About Flash Floods: Sudden and rapid floods occurring within hours of heavy rainfall or intense water accumulation.
- US National Weather Service: Flash floods happen when rainfall causes flooding in less than 6 hours.
- Marked by a swift rise in water levels in rivers, streams, or urban areas with little warning.
- Factors Responsible: Heavy rain is the primary cause → Dam or levee failures → Ice or debris jams → Sudden release of water from glacial lakes or reservoirs.
o In India, flash floods are often linked to cloudbursts (intense rainfall in a short period).
- Influencing factors:Rainfall intensity & duration → Steep terrain & soil nature → Man-made structures impeding water flow.
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