Climate Change Doubles Intensity of Devastating Rains in East Africa

Catastrophic weather event, one of the most intense in 40 years, underscores urgent need for climate change adaptation.

Climate change has intensified the ongoing catastrophic rains in Eastern Africa, making them up to two times more intense, according to an international team of climate scientists.
Hundreds of people have died and millions have been affected since the rains began in October.
The rainfall experienced between October and December is one of the most intense ever recorded in 'short rains' seasons over the past 40 years.
The heavy rains have caused rampant deaths, displacement, and destruction of infrastructure in parts of Eastern Africa, affecting millions.
The situation in Eastern Africa emphasizes an urgent need for climate change adaptation, and a regional approach to address the crisis.