Frequency of cloudbursts rising

​New Delhi (PTI): Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said the frequency of heavy rains and cloudburst-like incidents are "increasing" due to climate change.

Expressing grief over the loss of lives in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh and Chamoli districts, where 14 people died following a cloudburst, he said the government is working on a plan of action to tackle such natural eventualities.

"Due to heavy rains, there was loss of lives (in Uttarakhand). This is very unfortunate.

The frequency of such incidents is increasing because of climate change. The government has been making preparations to tackle such natural eventualities," Javadekar said.