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On 26th July 2005, entire suburban Mumbai was waterlogged. What caused this?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Event**: On 26th July 2005, Mumbai experienced severe waterlogging in its suburban areas. This means that the streets and low-lying areas were filled with stagnant water. 2. **Identifying the Cause**: The primary cause of this waterlogging was a natural disaster known as a "cloudburst." A cloudburst refers to a sudden and intense rainfall event that can lead to flooding. 3. **Explaining Cloudburst**: During a cloudburst, a large amount of rain falls in a short period. This extreme downpour overwhelms drainage systems and can lead to rapid accumulation of water in urban areas. ...
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