Factsheet: Extreme rainfall and the influence of climate change

Short Summary of Resource: This factsheet provides an overview of the influence of climate change on extreme rainfall and flooding
Detailed description of the resource: Extreme rainfall events are expected to increase in intensity in Australia, particularly in Queensland and New South Wales, the two states most badly affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, extreme rainfall events are likely to worsen. Therefore, it is critical that communities and emergency services have access to information about rainfall in a changing climate to ensure they can prepare for the future, particularly when rebuilding damaged infrastructure
Keywords: CLIMATE AND WEATHER Extreme weather events, CLIMATE AND WEATHER Impacts
Content Owners / Rights Holders: Climate Council
Date of Publication: 2018
Type of Resource: Factsheet
Format of Resource: pdf
Relevant Sector: Biodiversity and ecosystems, Human health and well-being
Geographical Scope: National
Relevant LG Functional Area: Disaster/emergency management
Council Type: All council types
URL / DOI for resource access: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/factsheet-climate-change-and-intense-rainfall-and-flooding/
Relevant Governance Indicator: Asset management, Climate risk management