Climate Change Amplifies Extreme Rainfall Patterns

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Climate Change Amplifies Extreme Rainfall Patterns
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Global warming caused by human activity is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme rainfall and flooding worldwide, exemplified by recent deadly floods in Texas, as rising temperatures lead to more moisture in the air and more intense storms, often exacerbated by outdated infrastructure and insufficient warning systems.

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