Climate change: heavy rain brings danger to North America and Europe!

Climate change: heavy rain brings danger to North America and Europe!

A current research team from the University of Graz has published alarming knowledge about the flood risk in connection with climate change. By analyzing 18 climate models, the researchers found that the laced heights that arise in the upper troposphere and often linger in a region for several days will appear more and more. These weather -technology phenomena lead to long -lasting heavy ranges and have so far been insufficiently examined, despite the devastating consequences such as the flood at the Ahr in Germany in July 2021, which demanded over 200 lives and caused damage to billions ORF reported.

Drastic changes in global weather

The researchers warn that these extreme weather events will strengthen themselves, especially north of the 40th latitude. In countries such as Canada, Northern Europe, Siberia and in the north of China, residents have to expect more frequent and more intensive rainfall in spring, as project manager Douglas Maraun explains. These disorders are expected to be extended not only in summer and autumn, but also in the spring months. Aditya Mishra, the first author of the study, emphasizes: "By comparing the models, we can make reliable statements about the changes in the time of these storms", which underlines the urgency of research and emphasizes the need for effective adaptation strategies.

A crucial aspect is whether such heavy rain events lead to disasters or not. This depends heavily on preventive measures. Maraun emphasizes that targeted protective measures such as renaturation and functioning early warning systems are essential in order to at least partially protect themselves from the consequences of climate change. These topics have now been published in detail in the specialist magazine "Communications Earth & Environment", such as University of Graz informed.