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Climate change worsens heavy rainfall and flooding impacts
Original: Flooding: Climate change disproportionately exacerbates the effects of heavy rainfall
Climate change is intensifying episodes of heavy rainfall, and its effects are being felt unevenly, with some regions and communities hit harder than others by flooding. The warning comes as extreme weather events continue to make headlines worldwide, renewing debate over preparedness, adaptation measures and who bears the greatest burden of climate-driven disasters.
Why now: Ongoing extreme rainfall and flooding events are drawing renewed attention to the link between climate change and heavier precipitation.
Evidence
- Flooding: Climate change disproportionately exacerbates the effects of heavy rainfall · Table.Briefings
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