The study links rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns to the sharp rise in flood events, particularly pluvial floods and snowmelt floods.

The analysis identified four key types of floods. The rain/pluvial-induced floods are triggered by heavy rainfall which results in surface runoff and flash floods. Most common in the Himalayas ...

The world's 100 most populated cities are becoming increasingly exposed to flooding and drought, according to new research.

Tamil Nadu faces climate challenges, takes proactive action, secures top rank in SDG 13, and focuses on sustainable solutions ...

Earlier studies show that temperatures in the region are rising at twice the global average, altering rainfall patterns and increasing the risk of floods, including glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) ...