Historic Floods Devastate Four Continents Due to Extreme Rainfall
Record-breaking rains linked to climate change have caused significant flooding in Europe, Africa, the U.S., and China, displacing millions and causing widespread damage.
- Severe rainfall has led to catastrophic flooding across central Europe, Africa, the U.S. Carolinas, and Shanghai, attributed to climate change and warmer air holding more moisture.
- In Africa, at least 1,000 people have died and millions have been displaced, with the Sahel region experiencing up to 500% of its average September rainfall.
- Europe faced heavy rains from Storm Boris, with 20 deaths reported and significant damage mitigated by advanced flood control systems.
- North Carolina and South Carolina saw a historic rainstorm with up to 18 inches of rain in 12 hours, marking a one-in-a-millennia event.
- Shanghai was hit by Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest storm in over 70 years, causing major disruptions and two fatalities.
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