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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The study found that warmer nearshore waters increase moisture in the lower atmosphere and strengthen differences in airflow between land and sea, making it easier for heavy rainfall to extend further inland and persist after tropical cyclones make landfall, affecting a wider area.
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