Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say

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Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say
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Scientists say human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Milton’s rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%. World Weather Attribution's flash study comes just two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern United States, a storm also fueled by climate change.

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FILE - A truck drives down a flooded street in Siesta Key, Fla., following the passage of Hurricane Milton, Oct. 10, 2024. FILE - Neighborhoods with debris from tornadoes are visible in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Oct. 10, 2024, in Fort Pierce, Fla.

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