Tag: Rainfall
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Vancouver Island Faces Flood Watch and High Streamflow Advisories as Weather system Hits
What’s happening on Vancouver Island A weather system moving through the region has prompted authorities to issue a flood watch for parts of Vancouver Island, while other areas have been placed under a high streamflow advisory. The alerts indicate rising water levels and potential rapid changes in river and stream conditions, especially in areas receiving…
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Paleogene Climate: Rainfall Instability Clues for Today
Introduction: Why the Paleogene Matters for Modern Rainfall When scientists look back to Earth’s deep past, they search for patterns that might hint at the future. The Paleogene Period, starting about 66 million years ago, is a focal point for understanding how a warming world alters the hydrological cycle. During this era, our planet experienced…
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What Paleogene Rainfall Teaches Us About Today’s Warming World
Understanding the Paleogene: A Window into a Warmer Earth Scientists study Earth’s deep past to forecast how current warming might reshape rainfall and floods. The Paleogene Period, spanning roughly 66 to 23 million years ago, marks a time when the planet was notably warmer than today. This era offers crucial clues about how atmospheric composition,…
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Vancouver Island Faces Flood Watch and High Streamflow Advisories Amid Rainy Weather
Overview: Flood Watch and High Streamflow Advisories Parts of Vancouver Island in British Columbia are under a flood watch, with additional regions placed on a high streamflow advisory as a steady weather system moves through the region. Local authorities are monitoring rainfall and river levels, urging residents and communities to stay alert for rapid changes…
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Experts issue warning as crucial crops become harder to grow: ‘Unprecedented’
What is happening in Nepal’s fields? Across Nepal, harvest yields have declined sharply this year as erratic rainfall patterns and devastating floods disrupt planting, growing, and gathering cycles. Agricultural experts, government analysts, and farmers themselves describe the season as unprecedented, with weather extremes placing a sustained strain on Nepal’s staple crops like rice and paddy.…
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Experts Warn Unprecedented Decline as Nepal’s Crucial Crops Struggle to Grow
Overview: Unprecedented strain on Nepal’s essential crops Experts have issued a stark warning about Nepal’s staple crops as erratic rainfall and flood events disrupt fields across the country. What was once a predictable growing season is now marked by delays, stressed yields, and an increasing reliance on imported staples such as rice and paddy. The…
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One-Day Storm Slams Israel: Unseasonable Weather Brings Winds, Waves, and Warnings
Overview: A Rapidly Evolving Weather Event A one-day storm is sweeping across Israel, disrupting the country’s unexpected spell of unseasonable heat. Forecasters warn of powerful winds, exceptionally high waves along the coast, and scattered rain that could affect travel and outdoor plans. The system is short-lived but intense, catching many residents by surprise and reminding…
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What Past Global Warming Reveals About Future Rainfall
Understanding the link between past warming and future rainfall To forecast how climate change will reshape rainfall, scientists often look to the distant past. The Paleogene Period, which began about 66 million years ago, offers a natural laboratory where atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were two to four times higher than today. By studying ancient climates,…
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Shear Line and LPA Trough Expected to Bring Widespread Rain Across Philippines
What the Weather Alert Means Meteorologists from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued advisories about a developing weather pattern that could bring heavy rainfall to many areas. The key features are a shear line and the trough or extension of a low-pressure area (LPA). These two atmospheric components can interact with…
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Shear Line and LPA Trough Bring Rain in the Philippines: What to Expect and How to Stay Safe
What the Weather Alert Means A new weather system involving a shear line and the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) is forecast to bring significant rainfall across portions of the Philippines. The shear line is a boundary between different air masses, while the LPA trough acts as an elongated area of low pressure. Together,…