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Bigger Thunderstorms are Bringing More Rain to the Tropics

The increase around the wettest regions of Earth comes from a rise in large, well-organized thunderstorms.

Typhoon Rammasun Drenches Philippines

Eight months after Super Typhoon Haiyan, another powerful typhoon battered the Philippines.

Unusual Rains from Oklahoma to Tennessee

Heavy rain led to deadly flash floods in the Central United States in the first two weeks of August 2013.

Severe Flooding in Northern India, Nepal

Unusually strong and early monsoon rains have led to landslides, floods, and hundreds of deaths on the edge of Himalayas.

Heavy Rains in Malaysia

This color-coded map shows rainfall amounts in Malaysia and Indonesia from December 24, 2012, to January 6, 2013.

Sediment on the Eel River

Heavy rains sent mud and sand rushing out into the Pacific.

Heavy Rains in Northern Italy

This color-coded map shows precipitation amounts over northern Italy from November 6 to 13, 2012.

Rainfall from Typhoon Kai-tak

This color-coded image shows rainfall totals and the storm track for Typhoon Kai-tak in August 2012.

Heavy Rains in South East Asia

Severe flooding struck the Philippines in early August 2012. This color-coded image shows rainfall amounts from July 25 to August…