Is this torrential rain something we are going to have to get used to?

Question

Here in Surrey we have had about two or three hours of it so far and the street is beginning to flood.

Answer 1

In a word, yes. All projections show world weather becoming more unstable, with broader swings and greater extremes. We'll see longer droughts, more fires, more frequent and larger hurricanes, unstable monsoons, and yes, more torrential rains. Hope you get a break soon.

Answer 2

My God!!! The pine needles must be gathering in the cobbled streets!!!!!!

I think torrential rain is going to be a sort of permanent fixture...At least, if the last 65 million years is anything to go by!

Unless the 'Boffins' at the 'Met' can come up with something...we may have to grit our teeth...gird our loins...and jut the chin for a while yet.

Be British old boy...Chin up!

Answer 3

Looks like you might need to get used to it for a while.
When a system stalls like that it seems the end will never
come Mount hooks in the celling so they won't pull out and
hoist up things like beads and couches if your house is apt
to flood. Stoves and refrigerators can be hosed out with a
strong stream. Allow them to dry out real good. Don't forget
to unplug everything if it looks like the water is going to
come in. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Answer 4

Here in California USA we have torrential heat. Some places as high as 126 degrees today. I'll trade with you.

Answer 5

Could be. In the states, Texas, to be exact, we had over 19 inches in a 24 hour period. Wet, wet, wet.

Answer 6

It is the same here in Wales.

I think that we will get more of the same from now on & not getting much of a summer.

Answer 7

In Dallas we haven't had summer yet. Just rain

Answer 8

Hi. Climate change may be responsible and, if so, the weather is just getting started.

Answer 9

yes, rain between the showers.

Answer 10

in michigan we really haven't had much rain yet... so enjoy the rain...