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Marion Rae

Evolving world water cycle threatens Australia, Pacific

Climate change is increasing the potential for flash floods, droughts, intense storms and heatwaves. (Dan Himbrechts, Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

Deadly floods, cyclones and droughts are wreaking havoc as record-breaking temperatures change the way water moves around the world, scientists warn.

Water-related disasters killed thousands of people, displaced millions and caused losses exceeding $US550 billion in 2024, according to an international study released on Monday.

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