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China floods

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by bwilson4web, Jun 27, 2017.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    We don't get much in depth coverage but the few snippets have me wondering ... what happened to dump so much rain?

    Is this an area subject to monsoon rains too?

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    Imagine China has shape of a chicken (common imagery around here). Cut through it centrally with a diagonal line. Like a forward slash. South and west of that is Asian monsoon.

    I'm guessing you refer to flood & landslide in Sichuan. Also raining a lot recently in Yunnan. But not right here, right now.

    China Met. Adm. has maps on website. Language barrier is minor - everybody knows what centimeters are.
     
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    Thanks, it looks like two, stalled high pressure systems are pumping are pumping cold air from the west and moist air from the South China Sea into a stable, rain front. Not good.
    CMA

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