Context

The warming of the Indian Ocean is giving rise to flying or atmospheric rivers which are causing devastating floods in India

What are Flying Rivers?

Flying Rivers are massive, invisible streams of water vapor in the atmosphere that cause heavy rainfall.

How They Work:

• These “rivers in the sky” transport water vapor from tropical regions to cooler latitudes.
• When the vapor condenses, it falls as rain or snow, leading to severe flooding or avalanches.

Climate Impact:

• As global temperatures rise, these atmospheric rivers are becoming longer, wider, and more intense.
• This intensification puts hundreds of millions of people at risk of flooding worldwide.