Tag: Extreme Rainfall

Why Flash Floods Can Develop Within Hours After Extreme Rain and Which Parts of India Face the Greatest Risk

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Flash floods do not need days of rain to become dangerous. A short, intense downpour over a steep valley,...

India Faces Developing ‘Super’ El Niño As Monsoon Turns More Erratic: Could The Country See Less Overall Rain But More Extreme Downpours?

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India’s 2026 monsoon is entering September with below-normal rainfall but continuing episodes of very heavy rain. A strengthening El Niño could make rainfall more uneven, increasing the risk of longer dry spells alongside sharper downpours.