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Thunderstorms are extreme localized weather phenomena that form primarily as a result of intense atmospheric convection. These are characterized by heavy rainfall, lightning and thunder. Thunderstorms occur in monsoon season over some parts of the world, and they can be found in the rain bands of many convective systems. Thunderstorms are a natural weather occurrence that results in significant damage...