In September, extreme floods devastated central Europe, and climate change is to blame. :globe_showing_Europe-Africa: Learn how global heating doubled the chances of these deadly rains and why experts warn this could be just the beginning. :cloud_with_lightning_and_rain: Is our planet in danger of more frequent disasters? Find out now!
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00:00Did you know that extreme rain events in Europe this September were twice as likely because
00:04of global heating? A new study has revealed that climate change intensified the four days
00:09of heavy rain that caused deadly floods across Austria, Romania, Hungary, and more. Experts
00:14say this rain was 7% stronger due to our impact on the planet, leading to devastating floods
00:19that destroyed homes and claimed over two dozen lives.
00:22Storm Boris unleashed record-breaking rain as it stalled over central Europe, transforming
00:27calm rivers into raging torrents. Despite days of preparation and advanced warning systems,
00:32the floods caused chaos, with the European Union pledging 10 billion euros in aid.
00:37Scientists stress that if we don't cut fossil fuel emissions, floods like these will become
00:41even more common and more severe. The question is, can we really adapt to this kind of future?
00:46Stay informed, stay engaged, and let's make a change.