Catastrophic flooding events across the United States are increasingly being linked to human-caused climate change, according to experts. A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, leading to more intense and heavier rainfall, which is the primary factor driving these destructive floods. Recent events, such as the major atmospheric river that brought historic levels of precipitation to the Pacific Northwest, demonstrate how the rising global temperature is supercharging storm systems.
Date: December 12, 2025. Source: dw.com