India is experiencing severe floods and landslides even though seasonal monsoon rainfall remains below normal in many regions. Here is how extreme rainfall, urbanisation and uneven rain distribution explain the contradiction.
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Why Heavy Monsoon Rainfall Causes Floods and Landslides in India
Heavy monsoon rainfall can trigger floods, landslides and urban waterlogging when rainwater exceeds the capacity of soil, rivers, slopes and drainage systems. This article explains the environmental science behind extreme rainfall, runoff, soil saturation and climate risk in India.