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1. In which state did a cloudburst trigger flash floods leading to extensive damage and fatalities?
Himachal Pradesh experienced severe devastation due to a cloudburst that caused flash floods, resulting in numerous fatalities and extensive damage to infrastructure. Cloudbursts, characterized by sudden and intense rainfall over a short period, are particularly destructive in mountainous regions like Himachal Pradesh due to the orographic lift effect, where moisture-carrying air rises and forms heavy rain clouds. The event significantly disrupted local life and infrastructure, including buildings, bridges, and roads.