Summer storms are stronger and more frequent over urban areas

Heavy and localized rainfall over urban areas could lead to increased flooding in cities. 10 September 2024 More storms form over cities and their boundaries than over rural areas. They also release more intense and concentrated rainfall, according to new research in Earth’s Future. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Garry Knight/CCA BY-SA 2.0 Researcher contact information: Herminia Torelló-Sentelles, … Continue reading Summer storms are stronger and more frequent over urban areas