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Warmer world may make Philippine typhoons rain harder, studies warn

Original: TYPHOONS in a warmer world may bring heavier rain, posing greater risks of flooding and landslides to Philippine communi

New studies led by University of the Philippines climate scientist Rafaela Jane Delfino warn that typhoons in a warmer world may bring heavier rainfall, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides for communities across the Philippines. The findings highlight growing climate dangers for one of the world's most typhoon-exposed countries.

Why now: The findings point to escalating climate-driven flood and landslide risks in the typhoon-prone Philippines.

PhilippinesUniversity of the PhilippinesRafaela Jane Delfino

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• TYPHOONS in a warmer world may bring heavier rain, posing greater risks of flooding and landslides to Philippine communities, according to studies led by University of the Philippines climate scientist Rafaela Jane Delfino, in an article (“Our typhoons could rain like never… · Snoro · 5

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