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Observe the picture given below and write a brief description about them. Traffic Jam Due to Rainfall (Brazil)

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Observe the picture given below and write a brief description about them.

Traffic Jam Due to Rainfall (Brazil)

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Torrential rainfall in Brazil has triggered major urban floods and enormous traffic jams. Because of its tropical and equatorial location, portions of Brazil frequently suffer torrential rains caused by moisture-laden trade winds. These unexpected, heavy rains overwhelm drainage systems, causing rapid waterlogging that submerges roadways and strands large vehicles such as buses and trucks. This causes severe interruptions to public transit networks and daily life, causing a large number of commuters to wade through flooded roadways with umbrellas. Such disasters underscore Brazil’s urban infrastructure’s vulnerability to seasonal weather extremes, drawing a direct parallel to monsoon-induced urban flooding that occurs frequently in large Indian towns.

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Chapter 4: Climate - Intext Questions [Page 29]

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Balbharati Geography [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4 Climate
Intext Questions | Q 9. (i) | Page 29
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