Cloudbursts have killed over 400 people in South Asia. What are they?

Earlier this month, a cloudburst caused flooding in Uttarakhand, India, while Pakistan experienced a 50% increase in rainfall compared to last year, as noted by Lt. Gen. Inam Haider. Despite being responsible for less than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan faces severe weather challenges, prompting calls for community-based flood preparedness and infrastructure improvements.

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