Cloudbursts are intense, localized downpours of rain that can cause flash flooding. They often occur during thunderstorms and can produce more than an inch of rain in a matter of minutes. Cloudbursts can be dangerous, causing damage to property and infrastructure and leading to injuries or even death.

While cloudbursts have always occurred naturally, climate change is making them more frequent and intense. This is because climate change is leading to warmer temperatures, which causes more moisture to evaporate into the atmosphere. This extra moisture can then lead to more intense rainfall when storms occur.

In addition, climate change is causing the atmosphere to become more unstable, which can lead to more frequent and severe thunderstorms. This, in turn, can lead to more cloudbursts.

The combination of these factors is making cloudbursts a more common occurrence, which can have a significant impact on communities and ecosystems.