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Watch: Is torrential rainfall our new normal? | Tipping Point

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Severe torrential rainfall and wildfires are increasing worldwide, with India and Pakistan facing deadly floods and Europe battling heat-fueled wildfires. This episode highlights how climate change is pushing different regions to critical breaking points.

This week on Tipping Point, we dive into the climate chaos unfolding across continents. In India, torrential rains have paralyzed life in Mumbai and much of Maharashtra, leaving at least 15 dead and crippling transport systems. Neighbouring Pakistan is reeling under similar monsoon fury. Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe, Europe battles a different extreme—raging wildfires ignited by relentless heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures. As South Asia floods and the Mediterranean burns, the episode examines how a warming planet is pushing regions to their breaking point.

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