Global warming is related to climate and is a global phenomenon. Even though there are regional cold snaps (weather), the average global temperature (climate) continues to increase even during different regions' winter months, the two scientists went on to explain.
It is estimated that groundwater flooding affects a few hundred thousand properties in the UK. Groundwater flooding occurs as a result of water rising up from the underlying rocks or from water flowing from abnormal springs.
Flood damage can only be caused by the following water sources: 1  Overflow of inland or tidal waters. 2  Unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source. 3  Mudflow.