1. A cloudburst is a sudden, intense rainfall over a small area, often causing flash floods and other damage. Consider the following statements regarding cloudbursts:
- Cloudbursts occur only in mountainous regions due to the rapid uplift of moist air.
- The Indian Meteorological Department defines a cloudburst as a rainfall event where 10 cm or more of rain falls within an hour over a localized area.
- Cloudbursts can result from orographic lift, convective processes, or frontal activities.
- The intensity of a cloudburst is measured in millimetres per hour and is classified as severe if it exceeds 100 mm/hr.
Which of the above statements are correct?
