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Climate change: Covid shutdown linked to record rainfall in China By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent Published 23 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Climate change Image source, AFP Scientists say that a rapid drop in emissions because of Covid played a key role in record rainfall in China in 2020. The decline in greenhouse gases and small particles called aerosols caused atmospheric changes that intensified the downpours. Hundreds of people died and millions more were evacuated during a summer of record rainfall. But long-term cuts in emissions are unlikely to trigger similar events. Why...