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.
Flash floods occur when there is a high accumulation of water in a low-lying area within a period of six hours. These flooding events are potentially dangerous as they often result in swift-moving water knocking down trees and wiping out bridges and buildings.