Deadly Flash Floods, Increasing Globally, With Climate Change.<br />Deadly Flash Floods, Increasing Globally, With Climate Change.<br />On August 21, up to 17 inches of rain inundated <br />parts of middle Tennessee in less than 24 hours. .<br />The storm turned streets into rushing rivers <br />and caused widespread damage.<br />At least 21 people died, and more remain missing.<br />NPR reports that as a result of climate change, <br />flash floods are becoming <br />more common all around the world.<br />NPR reports that as a result of climate change, <br />flash floods are becoming <br />more common all around the world.<br />The deadly floods over the weekend were the second major flooding event in Tennessee this year. .<br />In March, torrential rain flooded parts <br />of Nashville, killing at least four people.<br />Just this summer, over 180 people were killed <br />in flash floods in Germany and Belgium <br />following record-breaking rains.<br />Just this summer, over 180 people were killed <br />in flash floods in Germany and Belgium <br />following record-breaking rains.<br />In Central China, at least 25 people drowned after being trapped by rising water, .<br />and over 100 people in western India <br />died after heavy rain triggered<br />flash floods and massive landslides.<br />NPR points out that the most recent floods in Tennessee also underscore how climate change can drive flooding far from the coasts.<br />NPR points out that the most recent floods in Tennessee also underscore how climate change can drive flooding far from the coasts.<br />A 2015 analysis showed that despite being landlocked, about a quarter-million Tennessee residents live in places that are prone to flooding.<br />A 2015 analysis showed that despite being landlocked, about a quarter-million Tennessee residents live in places that are prone to flooding
