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What is a list of extreme weather?

Some examples of extreme weather events include hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, heatwaves, droughts, floods, and wildfires. These events can have significant impacts on ecosystems, infrastructure, and human health.


Does excessive rains cause droughts?

Excessive rains do not cause droughts. Droughts are characterized by a lack of precipitation over an extended period of time, leading to water shortages. Excessive rainfall can instead lead to flooding, which is a separate weather phenomenon.


What are the various types of natural disasters that can occur"?

Natural disasters can include earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and droughts.


What natural disasters in the plateau area of India?

The plateau area of India is prone to natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and earthquakes. Droughts are common in regions like the Deccan Plateau, affecting agriculture and water resources. Floods can occur during the monsoon season, particularly in areas like Chota Nagpur Plateau. The Indian plate is seismically active, with the potential for earthquakes in the Himalayan region and surrounding plateaus.


Is there a connection between recent droughts and climate change?

Some people would say that droughts and floods and other weather events are increasing and this is a sign of climate change. Scientists are more cautious. Climate changes over a number of years, and scientists would say there is not yet a definite connection.