Climate Change Likely Worsens Catastrophic Flooding, But Link is Complex

Scientists say climate change likely impacts rainfall and flooding, but the precise relationship is complex.
September has seen 8 catastrophic flooding events across 4 continents in 11 days, which is unusual.
Warmer temperatures increase evaporation, so storms can unleash more intense precipitation.
Factors like local topography also influence flooding severity, complicating climate change links.
The Libya floods may have killed 10,000 people, highlighting the immense human impacts.

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