15.1.2.1 - Heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats and Northeast India
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What is heavy rainfall defined as in mm?
💡 Hint: Think about the standard rainfall measurement.
What does orographic rainfall mean?
💡 Hint: Relate it to the effect of geography on weather.
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What defines heavy rainfall in the context of this section?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific threshold mentioned.
Does heavy rainfall support agriculture?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between water and crop yield.
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Devise a plan for managing the risks associated with heavy rainfall in a coastal town located in the Western Ghats. What infrastructure or practices would you suggest?
💡 Hint: Consider ways to utilize the water and minimize damage.
Evaluate how climate change might impact the patterns and intensity of heavy rainfall in the Northeast region.
💡 Hint: Think about shifts in temperature and weather extremes.
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