Human-Induced Warming Amplifies Rainfall Variability Globally

Recent research by Chinese scholars and the UK Met Office reveals that human-induced global warming has magnified rainfall variability over 75% of Earth's land area. Notably severe in regions like Australia, the findings underscore unpredictable rainfall patterns, heightening risks for both droughts and floods.

Recent research by Chinese scholars and the UK Met Office has confirmed that human-induced global warming has magnified rainfall variability over 75% of Earth's land area. This phenomenon is particularly severe in Australia, Europe, and eastern North America.

Published in the journal Science, the study provides novel observational evidence that climate change is enhancing global rainfall unpredictability. Previously, climate models predicted such trends, but these findings confirm that rainfall variability has indeed intensified in the past century.

The increased variability poses new challenges for weather prediction, resilience planning, and adaptation. As global warming continues, the volatility is expected to worsen, making it crucial for policymakers to take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

(With inputs from agencies.)