Climate Change Impact on Recent Deadly Deluge
Circumstantial evidence suggests that climate change may have exacerbated the recent deadly deluge that struck Dubai and other areas in the Persian Gulf region. However, scientists have not yet found conclusive evidence linking the event to greenhouse gas-induced warming, as seen in other extreme weather occurrences.
Key Findings from the Report
- Between 10% and 40% more rainfall occurred in a single day last week.
- This excessive rainfall resulted in the loss of at least two dozen lives in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and parts of Saudi Arabia.
- The increased rainfall is attributed to the 1.2 degrees Celsius (2.2 degrees Fahrenheit) warming caused by the burning of fossil fuels since the mid-19th century.
According to a recent flash study by World Weather Attribution, the impact of climate change on this event is significant. The study, although not yet peer-reviewed due to its recent release, sheds light on the potential link between warming temperatures and extreme precipitation events.
