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Aerial view of a heavily flooded city street with submerged cars, tall buildings, green fields, and a river under an overcast sky.

Aerial view of a heavily flooded city street with submerged cars, tall buildings, green fields, and a river under an overcast sky.

Extreme rainfall often leads to widespread flooding, which is one of the most immediate and dangerous consequences. In urban areas, drainage systems are frequently unable to cope with the volume of water, resulting in streets, homes, and businesses being submerged. In rural or mountainous regions, excessive rain can cause river flooding or sudden flash floods, which may lead to landslides. These events pose significant risks to both life and property and can occur with very little warning Mehr sehen