Study finds world's heaviest rainfalls becoming more intense and concentrated

Research analyzing four decades of global rain gauge data shows the wettest precipitation events are compressing into shorter, more severe bursts, with significant implications for flooding and drought risk management.

First covered Nov 4, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article

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6d Guardian Environment World’s wettest rainstorms are getting wetter, affecting flood and drought risk — Events that deliver about half of global rainfall are getting shorter but more intense, with wide-ranging implications The world’s wettest rainstorms produce…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-05 (#14)

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