Tag: extreme rainfall
Hurricane Melissa strength multiplied by climate crisis, study says
Every aspect of Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to hit Jamaica, was worsened by the climate…
Jamaica battles to recover from Hurricane Melissa as death toll mounts
Oct. 31 (UPI) -- The death toll from Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean stood at 40 early Friday,…
Jamaica braces as Hurricane Melissa strengthens offshore
Jamaicans have been urged to take shelter as Hurricane Melissa continued to strengthen offshore.Already a major Category 4…
Indonesia faces greater flood risk this wet season, says weather agency
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia is expected to experience a longer-than-usual peak period during its wet season this year, bringing…
How’s the water? See how climate change is impacting water quality in Georgia and how you can help
Symptoms of climate change, like heavy rainfall and drought, are affecting surface water quality in Georgia.Georgia’s main source…