State of climate: Extreme weather events

What are extreme weather events?


Extreme weather is when a weather event is significantly different from the average or usualweather pattern. This may take place over one day or a period of time. A flash flood or heat wave are two examples of extreme weather


List of extreme weather events in India


• Floods and heavy rainfall


• Drought


• Heat Wave


• Cold Wave


• Hail Storms


• Cyclones/ Storms


Source: Indian Meteorological Department, Jan 13, 2017

Indian Meteorological Department, Jan 13, 2017