The rainfall type that causes most deaths on Ladakh plateau-

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Answer

Cloud bursts

Explanation

Ladakh is a high-altitude cold desert. Sudden, intense cloud bursts cause massive flash floods and landslides, leading to significant loss of life in the region.

Key Points

  • Cloud bursts are major natural disasters in the Himalayan region.
  • A severe cloud burst in Leh in 2010 caused heavy casualties.
  • The fragile geographical terrain increases the scale of destruction.

Additional Information

  • Convectional rain is typical of equatorial regions.
  • Ladakh is a rain shadow area, meaning it receives very little normal rainfall.
Geography Natural Disasters Medium

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