{"id":350515,"date":"2024-11-08T07:46:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T06:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=350515"},"modified":"2024-11-08T07:46:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T06:46:43","slug":"wrong-bloomberg-real-world-evidence-proves-extreme-rainfall-hasnt-become-more-frequent-or-deadly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=350515","title":{"rendered":"Wrong, Bloomberg, Real World Evidence Proves Extreme Rainfall Hasn\u2019t Become More Frequent or Deadly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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From ClimateRealism<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Anthony Watts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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A November 4th Bloomberg article, titled \u201cExtreme Rainfall Is Becoming More Frequent and Deadly<\/a>,\u201d covering the recent floods in Valencia suggests that climate change is producing greater numbers extreme rainfall events that are also more deadly now than before. This is false. Data proves that Bloomberg\u2019s claims fail the truth test since floods aren\u2019t becoming more frequent or severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, it\u2019s important to distinguish between weather and climate<\/a>. While extreme weather events, like heavy rainfall, are a natural part of weather patterns, they are often wrongly attributed to climate change without actual evidence. As Climate Realism<\/em> has repeatedly pointed out<\/a>, many claims that link extreme weather events to climate change data and evidence to show causation. For example, in the case of recent European floods, experts admit that it\u2019s difficult to conclusively link individual events to long-term climate trends without comprehensive studies, yet headlines like Bloomberg\u2019s frequently jump to conclusions about climate change being the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, extreme weather events like floods have occurred throughout history, well before the industrial era and the recent rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions. Spain, in particular, has experienced severe floods throughout the centuries due to its unique geographic and meteorological conditions<\/a>, known as \u201cgota fr\u00eda\u201d weather pattern, also known as a \u201ccold drop.\u201d <\/a>Spain\u2019s geographical location makes it susceptible to these well-known local Mediterranean storm patterns. The heavy rainfall followed by floods in Valencia, have tragically been all too common throughout the region\u2019s history driven by well-established natural weather patterns. There is no data supporting the claim that they are a sign of climate change causing worsening weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) acknowledge that there is no clear trend in increasing floods, despite claims otherwise. See Figure 1 below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Figure 1. Table 12.12 from the IPCC AR6 Report. Note the yellow highlighted topics, and the lack of climate attribution in the present and forecast for the future as indicated by the white spaces.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The IPCC findings indicate that, globally, the data does not support a significant increase in the frequency or intensity of rainfall events. Therefore, media outlets attributing every extreme weather event to climate change are engaging in what could be termed as alarmism, rather than reporting based on sound scientific data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, much of the increased damage from heavy rains resulting in floods in recent years can be attributed to urban expansion and poor land-use planning, particularly in flood-prone areas. As cities like Valencia grow, impermeable surfaces expand, leading to more runoff and higher flood risks when heavy rains occur. The costs of flood damage are often more reflective of increased development and human activity in vulnerable areas rather than a direct consequence of climate-driven increases in rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary, while extreme weather events like the Valencia floods are tragic and warrant strong responses in terms of preparedness and resilience, there is no solid evidence tying this specific event\u2014or the purported increase in such events\u2014to global climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of leaping to conclusions, Bloomberg and other media outlets should focus on reporting about realistic strategies like improved infrastructure, better flood management, and adaptation to natural weather variability\u2014solutions that address flooding problems without resorting to unfounded climate scare tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A November 4th Bloomberg article, titled \u201cExtreme Rainfall Is Becoming More Frequent and Deadly,\u201d covering the recent floods in Valencia suggests that climate change is producing greater numbers extreme rainfall events that are also more deadly now than before. This is false. 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