Consider the following statements: Statement I: Cloudburst is defined by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as precipitation exceeding 100 mm per hour over an area of about 20 to 30 square kilometers. Statement II: This intense rainfall occurs primarily due to orographic lifting, wherein warm moist air rises over mountain slopes, cools rapidly, and releases moisture suddenly in the form of a heavy downpour. Which one of the following is correct? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

[C] Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect

[D] Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

IMD defines a cloudburst as rainfall exceeding 100 mm/hour over a small area (20–30 sq km).
Orographic lift is the main cause in mountainous regions, where moist air rises, cools, and releases a sudden burst of precipitation, explaining the mechanism behind cloudbursts.

Source- TOI