15.1.2.1. Heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats and Northeast India

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is heavy rainfall defined as in mm?

   Hint

   Think about the standard rainfall measurement.

2. 2.

   What does orographic rainfall mean?

   Hint

   Relate it to the effect of geography on weather.

3. 3.

   What defines heavy rainfall in the context of this section?

   • Over 50 mm
   • Over 100 mm
   • Over 200 mm

   Hint

   Recall the specific threshold mentioned.

4. 4.

   Does heavy rainfall support agriculture?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between water and crop yield.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.