Published 3 years ago

As floods hit western Europe, scientists say climate change hikes heavy rain

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Scientists have long said that climate change will lead to heavier downpours. At least 170 people have been killed and hundreds more were missing as of Saturday local time. The rising average global temperature - now about 1.2 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average - makes heavy rainfall more likely.

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Times of India

As floods hit western Europe, scientists say climate change hikes heavy rain

Scientists have long said that climate change will lead to heavier downpours. But determining its role in last week's relentless downpours will take at least several weeks to research, scientists said.

3 years ago·India

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BBC News

Climate change: Science failed to predict flood and heat intensity

Scientists want a super-computer powerful enough to accurately project the most damaging extremes.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Climate scientists shocked by scale of floods in Germany

Deluge raises fears human-caused disruption is making extreme weather even worse than predicted

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Is the climate crisis to blame for Germany’s floods?

Analysis: Climate scientists say there is a clear trend of increased rainfall in Northern Europe over past 50 years

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

As floods hit western Europe, scientists say climate change hikes heavy rain

By Isla Binnie and Kate Abnett MADRID/BRUSSELS - The extreme rainfall causing deadly flooding across western Germany and Belgium has been so alarming, many across Europe are asking if climate change is to blame. Scientists have long said that climate change will lead to heavier downpours. But determining its role in last week's relentless downpours will take at least several weeks

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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