Climate change drives upsurge in 'Christmas typhoons' in the Philippines

Published on October 16, 2024

A report from the Philippine Climate Change Assessment reveals a significant increase in 'Christmas typhoons' and tropical cyclone-induced rainfall in the country over recent decades, with scientists attributing these trends to human-induced climate change.

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