Germany reaches a low point. - What's the source of this persistent rainfall, and is it typical?
In certain regions, 180 liters of water per square meter are currently being dumped from the sky. The southern part of Germany is bearing the brunt of this downpour. To help comprehend this, consider that this amount is equivalent to the contents of 18 large green water cans, similar to those used in gardens, falling on a single square meter area during a three-day rainstorm.
Be warned: The forecasts predict up to 230 liters.
How does all this water get here?
Is this typical?
No! Climate specialists are reporting larger, more frequent rain events in Germany as a result of climate change.
To provide some context, 170 liters that fall in three days represent approximately 1.5 times the amount of rain that normally falls in an entire month.
Dominik Jung: "May has been quite a wet month so far, and to add to that, these rainfall amounts, it's very unusual."
From Sunday onwards, there will be less rain, followed by relief and then delightful summer weather. Some areas might even experience temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius.
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