Earth set a new record for atmospheric moisture in 2024: about 7% more than in 2000. This extra moisture contributed to some extreme rainfall damage, like the $79 billion cost of Hurricane Helene, $20 billion cost of Storm Boris in Europe, and $22 billion seasonal floods in China.
Reposted from Copernicus ECMWF
The amount of water in the atmosphere hit a record high in 2024 with 4.9% above the 1991–2020 average. This trend heightens the potential for extreme rainfall events. Explore the Global Climate Highlights 2024 report: bit.ly/40kQpcz

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