Man-Made Climate Change Caused Flooding Over Winter
Man-made climate change caused flooding since October 2023 in Ireland.
A world-wide study found it caused rainfall to be 20% more intense.
The study suggests rainfall in the past eight months has been an every five year event - and if temperatures rise to two degrees above the pre-industrial era - it would become an every three year event.
The research also says if that happens the storms would get about 4% more intense.
Farmers experienced serious issues due to flooding in that time period - with the researchers saying the study highlights the needs to consider how land-use can affect heavy rain.
Met Eireann says this study shows how important it is to plan for the future - and to mitigate as well as adapt to climate change.
