Dossier
extreme rain
Coverage of extreme rain in the Nexus archive.
- Why more extreme rain could mean more shark bites
Increased extreme rainfall due to climate change is causing waste to be flushed into the ocean, attracting more sharks and increasing the risk of shark bites for beachgoers.
- At least six dead in heavy rains in northeast Brazil, thousands displaced
Heavy rains in northeast Brazil have killed at least six people and displaced thousands. Pernambuco and Paraiba states are among the hardest-hit regions, with studies indicating increased frequency of extreme rainfall in the country.