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What are the past trends and projected changes in heavy precipitation events across Europe?

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Indicator codes: CLIM 004

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(18 Nov 2019)

The intensity of heavy precipitation events in summer and winter have increased in northern and north-eastern Europe since the 1960s. Different indices show diverging trends for south-western and southern Europe.
Heavy precipitation events are likely to become more frequent in most parts of Europe. The projected changes are strongest in Scandinavia and northern Europe in winter.

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11 Aug 2014 - What is the trend in the length of dry and wet periods, and in heavy precipitation events across Europe?

07 Nov 2012 - What is the trend in the length of dry and wet periods, and in heavy precipitation events across Europe?

For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/precipitation-extremes-in-europe-3/.-1 or scan the QR code.

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