GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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The main cause of floods in the rivers is:
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Heavy snowfall at the mountains
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Construction of dams
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Deforestation
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Earthquakes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In hilly regions of Uttarakhand, floods are sudden and often termed flash floods. These flash floods are usually generated by extreme events such as heavy rainfall, cloudbursts, glacial lake outbursts, and dams created due to the blockage of rivers [43].
Detailed explanation-2: -Massive Rainfall. Drainage systems and the effective infrastructure design aid during heavy rains. Overflowing of the Rivers. Collapsed Dams. Snowmelt. Deforestation. Climate change. Emission of Greenhouse Gases. Other Factors.
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