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Extreme rainfall caused by climate change creates uneven risks to farming in China

Extreme rainfall caused by climate change creates uneven risks to farming in China
Phys.org Thursday 17 September 2026, 16:40 UTC 1 min read
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Climate change is increasing the likelihood and intensity of extreme rainfall, putting China's agricultural land at growing risk of flooding, disruption and damage, according to new research led by Dr. Haoyu Hu from the University of Manchester.

Climate change is increasing the likelihood and intensity of extreme rainfall, putting China's agricultural land at growing risk of flooding, disruption and damage, according to new research led by Dr. Haoyu Hu from the University of Manchester.
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