Category Archives: Rainfall

Meiyu—Baiu—Changma Rains

Posted on 9 March, 2020 by danaallen

By: Amulya Chevuturi The arrival of the summer monsoon rains over southern China is called Meiyu, literally translated as “plum rains”. These are also called Baiu in Japan and Changma in Korea. As the monsoon progresses, these rain belts first occur … Continue reading →

Posted in ENSO, Monsoons, Rainfall | Leave a comment

Rainfall decline over Eastern Africa linked to shorter wet seasons

Posted on 17 February, 2020 by danaallen

By: Caroline Wainwright 2019 was a year of extremes for East Africa. The long rains (March-May) started late and low rainfall during the season exacerbated the drought conditions following the dry short rains (October-December) in 2018. Conversely, the short rains … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Climate, Climate change, Rainfall | Leave a comment

North Atlantic post-tropical cyclones

Posted on 7 January, 2019 by danaallen

By Alexander Baker Figure 1: The 2017 North Atlantic hurricane season. Ophelia’s location stands out from the typical tracks of North Atlantic tropical cyclones during the active 2017 season. Selected major hurricanes occurring during 2017 – Irma, Jose and Maria – … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Climate change, Climate modelling, extratropical cyclones, Rainfall, Tropical cyclones | Leave a comment

Later Wet Seasons with More Intense Rainfall over Africa under Future Climate Change

Posted on 17 December, 2018 by danaallen

By Caroline Dunning Rainfall is projected to change as the planet warms in response to rising concentrations of atmospheric greenhouse gases. New research indicates future changes in the timing and characteristics of the rainy seasons over Africa with important implications … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Climate, Climate change, Climate modelling, Rainfall | Leave a comment