Study links East Africa's floods to human-induced climate change and urbanization, projecting increased extreme rainfall events with global warming.
A study by World Weather Attribution links East Africa's devastating floods during the March-May rain season to human-induced climate change and rapid urbanization. Climate change has made rainfall more intense, while rapid urbanization increases flood risk in densely populated areas. The analysis projects a rise in both the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events with global warming, making the region more vulnerable to flooding.
May 28, 2024
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