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.
Most floods in some parts of the world are caused by rapid spring snow melt or storms that bring heavy rains over a large region. More precipitation (rain, snow) than runoff results in local flooding. Agricultural and forestry practices can greatly affect the capacity of land to hold water.