Effects of Extreme Precipitation Events
Assessment Report
As a consequence of global climate change the hydrological cycle is expected to intensify. Climate models predict a further increase in precipitation in Switzerland during winter, which is likely to increase the flood risk, especially if the snow line rises simultaneously due to global warming.
Fonte: OcCC (Hrsg.), 1998. Effects of Extreme Precipitation Events. Assessment Report. Bern, 32 pp.