GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. Cloud burst is a meteorological hazard.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hydrometeorological hazards include tropical cyclones (also known as typhoons and hurricanes), thunderstorms, hailstorms, tornados, blizzards, heavy snowfall, avalanches, coastal storm surges, floods including flash floods, drought, heatwaves and cold spells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of tropical cyclones (hurricanes in the Atlantic region and typhoons in the Pacific region) and long-term flooding permit us to demonstrate the progress and recent achievements. Tropical cyclones are often the cause of weather-related disasters, while long-term flooding is a typical climate-related disaster.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hydrometeorological hazards are of atmospheric, hydrological or oceanographic origin. Examples are tropical cyclones (also known as typhoons and hurricanes); floods, including flash floods; drought; heatwaves and cold spells; and coastal storm surges.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hydrometeorological hazards are caused by extreme meteorological and climate events, such as floods, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes, landslides, or mudslides.