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World’s wettest rainstorms are getting shorter but more intense

A study of global rain gauge data shows extreme downpours are becoming shorter and fewer, increasing flood and drought risks.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 5 Nov 2026 · updated 2d ago

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  1. World’s wettest rainstorms are getting wetter, affecting flood and drought risk The Guardian Climate ·

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  • Chiyuan Miao
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