Human-caused climate change turbocharged the heavy rains behind last month’s devastating landslides in southern India, according to a rapid analysis published Tuesday. The disaster killed hundreds and highlights the urgent link between global warming and extreme weather events.
Scientists found that rising temperatures made the deluge up to 45% more intense than it would have been in a pre-industrial climate. 🌍💔 “This isn’t just bad luck – it’s climate math,” said lead researcher Dr. Anika Rao. The study used weather models and historical data to show how heat-trapping emissions are reshaping India’s monsoon patterns.
With over 150,000 residents displaced, the disaster underscores why young activists are pushing for climate resilience investments. “We’re paying the price for decades of carbon emissions,” said Chennai-based environmentalist Priya M., 24. 💬
As extreme weather becomes the new normal, studies like this arm policymakers – and Gen-Z changemakers – with data to demand action. 🔍📈
