When Pollution Spikes in Southeast Asia, Rainfall Shifts from Land to Sea
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- Heavy pollution in Southeast Asia suppresses rainfall over land but intensifies it over the ocean.
- Aerosols from cars, factories, and power plants block sunlight, cooling land more than the ocean.
- Pollution spikes lead to up to 50% more intense rainfall over the ocean due to warm air drawing moisture from land.
- On land, rainfall becomes meager and shifts from late afternoon to overnight.
- Findings help forecasters predict pollution's impact on rainfall, aiding flood and water supply management.