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“Why are floods increasing in India?”

Climate change-driven intensification of rainfall is the primary cause of increasing floods in India, leading to more frequent and severe monsoon and extreme rainfall episodes across wider regions.

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This factor is producing record rainfall, such as Chennai's 1,218 mm in November 2023, and widespread urban flooding in major cities. Extreme precipitation is causing floods beyond traditionally vulnerable areas, contributing to thousands of deaths and economic losses annually.

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