This Winter's Floods May Be 'Only a Taste' of the Megafloods to Come, Climate Scientists Warn | KQED

This winter’s record-breaking floods in the U.S. may be just a small preview of the “megafloods” that are likely to become more frequent in the coming decades, according to climate scientists. In their study published in the journal “Nature Climate Change”, the scientists warn that global warming is increasing the likelihood of severe flooding events that could overwhelm the flood-control systems in major cities and cause catastrophic damage. The research shows that the frequency of extreme flooding events has increased over the past 50 years, and that there is an urgent need to prepare for more severe and frequent flooding in the future. In addition, the scientists say that we need to better understand the risks associated with climate change to prevent future disasters. As our planet continues to warm, it’s clear that we need to take action to mitigate the impact of these events. The article is an eye-opening reminder that climate change is accelerating and that we need to take it seriously. With more intense weather events on the horizon, there’s an urgent need to take action on both a global and local level.