New study identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding

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Feb 2, 2026, 3:37 pm182 ptsTrendingTop
Climate experts have identified an atmospheric configuration that can release huge volumes of water in a matter of minutes. Led by Newcastle University and the UK Met Office, the research helps explain some of the world's most dangerous flash-flood events and may aid future improvements in identifying risk. It…

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