PolyU study reveals tropical cyclone rainfall extending further inland and warming nearshore waters increasing inland flood risks (IMAGE)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

PolyU study reveals tropical cyclone rainfall extending further inland and warming nearshore waters increasing inland flood risks

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Numerical experiments and a schematic diagram showing how sea-surface temperature (SST) warming and coastal urbanization can contribute to the landward extension of tropical cyclone (TC) heavy rainfall (≥30 mm per 3 h).

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