Deadly floods in southern Africa worsened by climate change, study shows
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Euronews.com
6 napja
Human-caused climate change has intensified recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa, resulting in over 100 deaths and displacing more than 300,000 people. A study by the World Weather Attribution revealed that the region received a year's worth of rain in just 10 days, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and homes, particularly in Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The floods, described as a once-in-50-years event, were exacerbated by the La Niña phenomenon and the ongoing effects of climate change, leading to more severe weather patterns. Researchers emphasize the need for climate models developed in Africa to better understand these dynamics. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)