How Global Warming Is Making Rainfall More Intense and Costly

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 9, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that NOAA data from 1991–2020 shows a direct link between rising temperatures and heavier rainfall. As warmer air holds more moisture, rainfall becomes more intense and frequent, leading to floods and financial damage — as seen recently in the U.S. Midwest.

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