PolyU study reveals tropical cyclone rainfall extending further inland and warming nearshore waters increasing inland flood risks (IMAGE)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

PolyU study reveals tropical cyclone rainfall extending further inland and warming nearshore waters increasing inland flood risks

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Observed changes in the global spatial distribution of terrestrial tropical cyclone (TC) heavy rainfall (≥30 mm per 3 h) over 1980–2023.

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