Why has it rained so much

This triggers more intense rain and can spark more storms and increase the risk of spring flooding. Conversely, balmier months may bring less rain in the future — it all depends on where you live. Register or Log In. The Magazine Shop. Login Register Stay Curious Subscribe. Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news. Sign Up.

Already a subscriber? Jennifer Francis, a senior scientist at Woods Hole Research Center who has studied how Arctic sea ice loss can affect weather to the south, told Earther two strong areas of high pressure have been camped out over the north Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Both have blocked the jet stream from moving out of its current configuration, helping ensure that the moisture tap keeps flowing. So basically, all the stars from natural climate patterns to our changing climate seem to have lined up against the U. That means that the already turbulent weather coming over the U.

I wish you could send some it towards the Mountain West. Some rain clouds and cool weather would be welcome although not too much rain - some of the rivers are at risk of overflowing here too. Most of the places are witnessing record rain under the influence of western disturbance. The heavy rainfall has led to loss of lives of 47 people in Uttarakhand and 38 in Kerala. The IMD has forecast more rain for these states. Share Via. By hindustantimes. Incessant rainfall triggered landslide in Darjeeling on Tuesday.

ANI Photo The IMD has forecast more rainfall for Odisha and West Bengal, which have already been pounded by low pressure area-induced heavy showers over the past three days, throwing life out of gear in places. Get our Daily News Capsule Subscribe. Thank you for subscribing to our Daily News Capsule newsletter.

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