New Zealand could face twice as many extreme atmospheric rivers, NIWA says

New Zealand could face twice as many extreme atmospheric rivers, NIWA says

New NIWA research has found that not only could the narrow bands of concentrated water vapour increase, but in the future rainfall from these 'rivers in the sky' is likely to make up a much bigger proportion of New Zealand's total annual rainfall.

Extreme atmospheric rivers could double in future climate

Extreme atmospheric rivers could double in future climate Tue, 18 Mar 2025 - 12:49 New Zealand could face twice as many of the most extreme atmospheric rivers by the end of the century, according to new research. Not only could the narrow bands of concentrated water vapour increase, but in the future rainfall from these 'rivers in the sky' is likely to make up a much bigger proportion of New Zealand's total annual rainfall.   The research, led …