Around the world | An area in Europe receives more than 400 mm in a short period of time, equivalent to what falls on Amman in a whole year

Arab Weather - The Czech Republic is considered one of the regions most affected by weather disturbances in the European continent, as it witnesses several depressions annually that lead to large amounts of rainfall. However, recently, the Czech Republic region received huge and unusual amounts of rainfall, which constituted an exceptional event compared to many other regions, including Riyadh, which may not witness such amounts for decades.

Czech Republic records massive rainfall exceeding 400 mm in just four days

After the data was released by global observatories, the latest observations showed a huge rainfall of 438.7 mm in a short period (only four days). According to experts at the Arab Weather Center, this amount is exceptional, as some areas received more than half of their annual rainfall in a few days.

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The annual rainfall varies greatly by region. In general, the annual rainfall ranges between 600 and 800 mm. The mountainous areas in the southern part of the country may experience higher rates, while the lowlands and plains can be lower.

Comparing the amount of rainfall in the Czech Republic with some Arab capitals

Riyadh is one of the cities that lies in the desert climate zone, where the annual rainfall is very low, ranging between 50 and 100 mm. In comparison, the Czech Republic receives more than 400 mm of rainfall, which is equivalent to what Riyadh could receive in several decades, and what some areas of the capital Amman receive in an entire year, i.e. an entire rainy season.

Early cold wave with temperatures approaching zero degrees Celsius and renewed rainstorm in central Europe (details)

Floods and landslides are present in the Czech Republic

Due to the heavy rainfall, torrents were formed and severe floods occurred, threatening infrastructure and property and endangering the lives of residents. The heavy rains also led to landslides, which posed an additional danger to villages and residential areas near the slopes.

Climate change is one of the factors affecting the increase in rainfall.

Arab Weather experts have indicated that climate change plays a role in increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Studies indicate that rising sea temperatures lead to increased water evaporation, which in turn increases the amount of moisture in the atmosphere, which increases the likelihood of heavy rains. In this context, the Mediterranean Sea has been witnessing higher than usual temperatures over the past months, and the warming of the Mediterranean Sea is considered a fuel that feeds weather disturbances and thunderstorms.

The mountainous terrain in the Czech Republic also plays a major role in condensing precipitation. When moisture-laden clouds hit the mountains, they rise and cool, causing moisture to condense and produce heavy rainfall.

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