The rainfall itself does not result in the death of people, though sometimes, the raindrops are big enough to hurt people in a sustained downpour. It is the consequences of such heavy rain, especially in the hilly terrain, that causes death and destruction.

Is a cloudburst dangerous?

Because of the amount of rain involved, a cloudburst can be quite dangerous, especially if it lasts for several hours. Flooding is common with cloudbursts, sweeping away people, animals and land on its way. Topographical conditions like steep hills favour the formation of these clouds.

Why do clouds burst?

Cloudbursts occur as the warm air current from the ground or below the clouds rush upwards. While it moves up, it carries the falling raindrops up with it. ... In the plains, cloudbursts cause waterlogging and flash floods. Mostly, cloudbursts are accompanied by lightning, thunder, strong gusts of wind and hail storms.