Summary:
- Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes or typhoons, can bring intense rainfall that causes severe flooding when they make landfall.
- A study by researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has revealed that the interaction between the cyclone's wind and the land surface is a key factor in the sudden surge of rainfall during landfall.
- The researchers used computer simulations and field observations to understand this phenomenon, which can help improve weather forecasting and disaster preparedness efforts in regions affected by tropical cyclones.