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Cyclones, Flooding, Drought — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

What Cyclones, Flooding, Drought covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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3 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Cyclones, Flooding, Drought

1

Cyclones

  • Cyclones are strong winds rotating around a low-pressure area.
  • They form over warm tropical oceans with sea surface temperature above 27°C.
  • India faces cyclones mainly in October–November and April–May.
2

Floods

  • Floods occur when rivers or coasts overflow due to excessive water.
  • About 12% of India’s land (over 40 million hectares) is flood-prone.
  • Main causes: heavy rainfall, sediment deposition, deforestation, cyclones, and poor drainage systems.
3

Drought

  • Drought is a slow-onset disaster caused by prolonged lack of rainfall.
  • About 70% of India’s area is drought-prone.
  • Main causes: rainfall scarcity, deforestation, overuse of groundwater, and loss of water bodies.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Natural Disasters in India

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Key topics in Cyclones, Flooding, Drought include Cyclones, Floods, Drought. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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