More than what has fallen on Riyadh in decades... Huge amounts of rain are knocking on Taiwan's doors, possibly exceeding 1000 mm.

Arabia Weather - Taiwan is considered one of the areas most affected by tropical cyclones in the western Pacific Ocean. The island witnesses several hurricanes every year that cause huge amounts of rain. Recently, climate models predicted rainfall amounts that may exceed 1,000 mm, which constitutes an exceptional event compared to many other regions, including Riyadh, which may not witness such amounts for decades.

Weather forecast: A tropical cyclone will hit Taiwan on Wednesday and Thursday, and its remnants will continue on Friday

According to the latest advanced computer modeling outputs at the Arabia Weather Center, numerical models predict that Taiwan will witness rainfall that may exceed 1,000 mm within a short period due to the passage of a powerful tropical cyclone, Hurricane Jimmy. According to experts at the Arab Weather Center, this amount is considered exceptional, as some areas may receive more than half of their annual amount of rain within a few days.

Riyadh is considered one of the cities located in the desert climate zone, where annual rainfall amounts are very low, ranging from 50 to 100 mm. In comparison, 1,000 mm of rain in Taiwan is equivalent to what Riyadh can receive in several decades, and is equivalent to what some areas of the capital, Amman, receive in two full years, that is, two rainy seasons.

Floods and landslides will be present in Taiwan

Huge amounts of rain can lead to severe floods, threatening infrastructure and property and endangering the lives of residents. Heavy rains can also lead to landslides, which poses an additional danger to villages and residential areas close to the slopes.

Climate situation in Taiwan

Taiwan is located in the humid monsoon climate zone, where it is greatly affected by the summer and winter monsoons. During the summer rainy season (May to September), Taiwan receives the bulk of its annual rainfall from tropical cyclones and monsoons. In normal years, the amount of annual rainfall can range between 2000 to 3000 mm in mountainous areas.

Factors affecting increased rainfall

Tropical cyclones

Arab weather specialists have indicated that tropical cyclones are one of the main causes of large amounts of rain in a short period of time. When typhoons pass near or directly collide with Taiwan, they can carry huge amounts of moisture and dump it on the island.

Mountainous terrain

Taiwan's mountainous terrain also plays a major role in intensifying rain. When moisture-laden clouds collide with mountains, they rise and cool, condensing moisture and precipitation in large quantities.

Climate change

Arabian weather specialists have indicated that climate change has a role in increasing the frequency and intensity of severe weather events. Studies show that warming ocean temperatures leads to an increase in water evaporation, thus increasing the amount of moisture in the atmosphere, which enhances the likelihood of heavy rains.

God knows.

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