Unprecedented Rainfall and Flooding
Meteorologists confirmed over 40 trillion gallons of rain fell across the , with contributing significantly to the deluge.
The rainfall's magnitude is likened to filling the Dallas Cowboys' stadium 51,000 times or once, and has resulted in over 100 fatalities and extensive damage.
Climate Change and Geographic Impact
Experts attribute the severity of the rainfall and subsequent flooding to a combination of climate change, storm systems, and the region's mountainous terrain, which exacerbates precipitation and flood risks.
Historical comparisons are drawn to the floods in , highlighting the growing frequency and intensity of such events due to climate dynamics and environmental changes.