RAINFALL PATTERNS

The Arabian Peninsula is no stranger to heavy rain. In fact, it's been getting a lot of it for centuries. In 2024, extreme rainfall caused a lot of trouble in the region. When it rains hard, it causes flashfloods. These floods carry sediment and dump it into the sea. Animals living in the sedimen

Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital, has seen major weather changes over the past 42 years. A new study using both ground and satellite data shows that Colombo stands out compared to other parts of the country and even the Western Province. Since 1980, the city has faced alterations in rainfall pa