Supercharged thunderstorms: have we underestimated how climate change drives extreme rain and floods?

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Supercharged thunderstorms: have we underestimated how climate change drives extreme rain and floods?

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Why have we seen so many extreme floods in recent years? Climate change is supercharging thunderstorms, adding moisture and heat.

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