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Explained: Why Flooding Will Become More Common And Why We're Not Prepared For It

Ireland experienced its fourth heatwave in the last eight years, which is now coming to an end. Duri...
JJ Clarke
JJ Clarke

5:56 PM - 26 Jul 2021



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Explained: Why Flooding Will Become More Common And Why We're Not Prepared For It

JJ Clarke
JJ Clarke

5:56 PM - 26 Jul 2021

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Ireland experienced its fourth heatwave in the last eight years, which is now coming to an end.

During heatwaves, ground temperature increases and leads to heavy convective rains as a result.

Explained: Why Flooding Will Become More Common And Why We're Not Prepared For It

00:00:00 / 00:00:00

Prof John Sweeney Climatologist joins Matt and The Last Word to discuss.

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