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Letter: It's a washout

Published 18 June 2014

From Martin Savage.
I was interested to learn that summer downpours in southern England are predicted to be five times as frequent by 2100 (7 June, p 16). However, your article neglected to include an important detail. Will these extra storms be in addition to the normal rainfall in the UK, or will there be a corresponding reduction in the usual summer drizzle?
Jomtien, Thailand

Issue no. 2974 published 21 June 2014

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