Global heating and other human activity are making Asia’s floods more lethal
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Recent cyclones and storms during Asia's monsoon season have caused widespread flooding, killing at least 1,200 people and displacing a million in the past week. Scientists attribute the increased intensity and destructiveness of these storms to climate change, as warmer air holds more moisture and hotter oceans provide more energy. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projects that South and Southeast Asia will experience more frequent and intense rainfall as temperatures rise. While natural weather patterns contribute, the underlying shift in the climate has made storms wetter, leading to devastating landslides and flash floods, particularly impacting vulnerable communities. The floods have also disrupted rescue efforts by disrupting electricity supplies and damaging infrastructure.
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