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flag Climate change may increase flood risks in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna due to trapped moisture and stalled storms, researchers warn.

flag A new study links repeated extreme floods in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region to a “cul-de-sac” effect, where mountain ranges trap moisture from the Adriatic Sea, combined with prolonged rainfall from stationary cyclones. flag The phenomenon, identified as a key factor in 2023 and 2024 floods that killed 17 and caused billions in damage, may become more common due to climate change. flag Researchers warn similar Mediterranean areas with comparable topography face heightened flood risks. flag They propose a new “cyclone density persistence” metric to improve early warning systems and develop seasonal-scale flood forecasts, urging better preparedness and planning.

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