Recent floods in Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kenya, and Brazil highlight the increasing frequency of extreme flooding events. Rising global temperatures, driven by burning fossil fuels, intensify rainfall, leading to severe flooding.

The Science Behind Extreme Flooding: Hotter air holds more moisture, leading to heavier rainfall. Every 1°C rise in temperature increases air's moisture capacity by 7%. Since the pre-industrial era, global temperatures have risen by about 1.3°C, resulting in more intense and frequent rainstorms.

Global Rainfall Impact: Climate change influences heavy downpours and sudden storms, making once-rare events more common. The UN's International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts that a 1.5°C rise will make severe rainfall events 1.5 times more frequent per decade and 10% wetter.

Impact on People: Flooding affects nearly 1.8 billion people worldwide, with significant increases in flood exposure since 2000. Regions in South and East Asia, particularly China and India, have the highest populations at risk. Europe also sees substantial flood risks, with Germany, France, and the Netherlands most affected.

Future Projections: If global warming continues unchecked, the risk of extreme flooding will rise. At 2°C warming, severe rainfall events will occur 1.7 times per decade and be 14% wetter. Without adaptation measures, Europe could face €48 billion in annual flood damages by 2100, with triple the number of people exposed to flooding.