Climate change linked to increased likelihood of recent European floods, study finds

A recent storm, known as Storm Boris, caused significant damage and loss of life in central Europe. The storm resulted in at least 24 deaths and billions of dollars in damage. Research suggests that climate change has increased the likelihood of heavy rainfall events, with some studies suggesting a doubling of the likelihood. The storm dropped 7 to 20 percent more rain than a similar event would have in a pre-industrial world, with one four-day period the rainiest ever recorded in central Europe. While the storm was well predicted, allowing some regions to prepare and potentially avoid more deaths, the impact of climate change on extreme weather events is a growing concern.