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Near doubling of storm rainfall

Large, intense thunderstorms frequently cause flooding and fatalities. Now, research finds that these storms may see a threefold increase in frequency and produce significantly heavier downpours in the future, far exceeding previous estimates.

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Feng, Z. Near doubling of storm rainfall. Nature Clim Change 7, 855–856 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-017-0017-5

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