Published: September 21st, 2023,
Last updated: May 27th, 2025
Man-made global warming has increased the likelihood of heavy rains like those that hit Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey and Libya in early September. This is the conclusion of a recent analysis by the World Weather Attribution Initiative (WWA). In addition, factors such as building in flood-prone areas, deforestation, and the consequences of the conflict in Libya have worsened the devastation.