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.
There are two main types of riverine flooding: 1  Overbank flooding occurs when water rises overflows over the edges of a river or stream. 2  Flash flooding is characterized by an intense, high velocity torrent of water that occurs in an existing river channel with little to no notice.