00:00From Asia to the Americas, reports of extreme flooding keep coming in.
00:04So, is 2026 actually seeing a global surge in floods, or does it just feel that way?
00:10The short answer is yes. Extreme rainfall is increasing.
00:14As the planet warms, the air holds more moisture, roughly 7% more water vapor for every 1 degree
00:19Celsius rise in temperature, and 2026 is seeing this play out in real time.
00:24A strong El Nino event combined with climate change has pushed global ocean temperatures to record highs.
00:31Warmer seawater evaporates faster, adding massive amounts of moisture to the air.
00:35That means storms can carry more water and release it in intense bursts instead of lighter, spread-out rain.
00:41When that extra water hits the ground, the impact depends on the landscape.
00:45In cities, poor drainage can quickly cause flash floods.
00:48In mountainous areas like Nepal, saturated soil can trigger sudden river surges and landslides.
00:54Meanwhile, social media puts these disasters on our feeds instantly, making them feel constant.
01:00But the weather shift is real.
01:02The bigger question is whether our infrastructure can adapt quickly enough.
