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flag Cloudbursts in Pakistan and India cause deadly floods and landslides, killing hundreds.

flag Cloudbursts, heavy rainstorms dumping over 100mm of rain in an hour, have caused devastating flash floods and landslides in Pakistan and India during the monsoon season, leading to hundreds of deaths. flag These extreme weather events occur when warm, moisture-laden monsoon winds meet cold mountain air. flag Climate change is contributing to more frequent cloudbursts as warmer air can carry more moisture. flag The steep mountain valleys in the region exacerbate the impact of these rains, leading to deadly floods and landslides. flag Forecasting these events days in advance is challenging, but new radars and observatories are improving short-term warnings.

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