A cloudburst in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday (July 12) caused flash floods in Dharamshala which swept away several cars and damaged many hotels and establishments. Cloudbursts and accompanying flash floods have become increasingly common in the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in the 21st Century. Several cloudbursts happen each year and cause significant damage. Some sudden condensation events which result from the mixing of a warm air parcel with cooler air are also called cloudbursts. Cloudbursts are dangerous due to their ability to cause heavy flash floods as well as landslide events.

Source: dna July 13, 2021 13:18 UTC