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www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
OMG science

It's not just the total rainfall why is eastern Australia experiencing such sudden, devastating downpours?

Extreme weather in Australia during the Christmas season of 2023 resulted in deaths, damage to homes, and thousands of insurance claims.
Climate scientists attribute the intensification of extreme rainfall in Australia to the warming planet, which allows the atmosphere to hold more moisture and leads to heavier downpours. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Sodden Britain in the grips of wettest winter in 130 years

Britain is experiencing its wettest winter in 130 years with record-breaking rainfall and flooding.
The country has seen eight named storms since September, the highest number in a season.
The flooding has caused significant damage to crops, homes, businesses, and vehicles, resulting in large insurance payouts. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

New year, new storms: Snow, rain and cold temperatures dipping into California this week

California is expecting new storms with snow, rain, big surf, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms.
Los Angeles County will experience one-quarter to three-quarters of an inch of rain and temperatures 6 to 12 degrees below average. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Dangerous monster waves, rain slam Southern California on Saturday: What you need to know

Rain and dangerous high surf are hitting Southern California, prompting safety warnings.
Beaches and coastal parks in Ventura County and Los Angeles County are closed due to the high surf. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
California

Drone photos show California's reservoirs filling up - but not yet at capacity

(Xavier Mascarenas / California Department of Water Resources)
With the winter storm season ramping up, rainfall across the state has begun to refill reservoirs.
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

First of two rounds of wet weather this week to hit Bay Area on Wednesday

Wednesday's forecast showed the first of two upcoming spouts of precipitation to swing by the Bay Area, though totals should stay relatively low according to the National Weather Service.
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