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flag New Zealand faces doubling of extreme "atmospheric river" events by 2100, leading to severe flooding.

flag New research by NIWA indicates that New Zealand could experience twice as many extreme atmospheric rivers by the end of the century due to climate change. flag These "rivers in the sky" bring heavy rainfall and can cause severe flooding. flag The study suggests that the most intense events could become more frequent and intense, potentially adding up to 20% more to annual rainfall in some areas, particularly the west coast of the South Island.

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